Today social media plays a significant role in all of our lives. We find ourselves spending time endlessly scrolling through platforms to see what our friends and family are doing. Your teen is no different. They spend a lot of their time on these platforms too. As the parent of a teen, it’s essential to …
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In the past experts worried that virtual reality (VR) would damage our brains. Today, they believe it’ll help them instead. There’s been new research done regarding how VR can diagnose and treat mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. While there are still many tests being conducted some of this technology has already made its …
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Listen in on a special edition of the “Moments of Clarity” Radio show with host Tiffany Werhner, LMHC with her guest speaker, Karan Narwal, CEO & Director of Research at TMS Advantage, Pinellas County’s Most comprehensive TMS program. Moments of Clarity is a weekly nationally aired radio show that focuses on ending the stigma on …
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Coffee is a naturally occurring substance. Many of the biologically active compounds that are found in it actually have health benefits, especially when it comes to your cardiovascular and central nervous systems. There are also many great benefits for your digestive tract. It also contains many antioxidants, anti-inflammatory chemicals, and can even help aid in …
In recent years many people have been spending a lot of time on social media sites. This is especially true for adolescents, teens, and young adults. In fact, research shows that 80% of this population uses these sites daily. Of this, about 50% spend at least two hours each day on the platform. Many psychiatrists …
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Unfortunately, nobody truly understands the complexities of sleep, learning, and memory. However, there are some studies that suggest that both the quantity and the quality of a person’s rest profoundly impact their recollection. This is because when you don’t have enough rest you won’t be able to focus well and therefore you can’t learn efficiently. …
There are some people who enter therapy because they find themselves feeling completely hopeless. Some of these people have been suffering for years, others for decades. They may have tried numerous therapies and medications without finding them helpful. This doesn’t mean there’s no hope of healing from their depression. There’s always hope for three reasons. …
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Many parents understand that we’re living in challenging times yet they still feel as though their teenagers are suffering from both depression and anxiety. They even admit that they feel quite concerned about their mental health. While some parents are cautiously transitioning back to school and other activities, COVID’s effects are far from over. While …
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While some of us may occasionally experience a sleepless night, for some people this is routine. In fact, the National Institutes of Health 20 million Americans find themselves suffering from sleeping problems occasionally another 40 million suffer from a sleep disorder. Unfortunately, stress and anxiety don’t only contribute to this problem but they can make …
Studies have shown that children and adolescents who don’t get enough sleep have cognitive, emotional, and mental health issues. The amount of sleep children get is concerning to everyone today. This is why there’s a movement for school start times to move to later in the morning so that there are more opportunities to sleep. …
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