Valarie Ward

Introduction This week, we are continuing our pleasure chemicals series with a look at a hormone associated with love and other positive social feelings: Oxytocin. This series looks at what chemicals in the brain might be contributing to your good or bad mood, what these chemicals do in the body, … [Read more...] about

Introduction When you are experiencing a low mood that is interfering with your ability to take care of yourself or your day-to-day responsibilities, there are probably chemicals in your brain responsible. Some of the chemicals that might be lacking include serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, … [Read more...] about

Introduction There are several different chemicals in the body that help us maintain a positive outlook on life and defend against depression, anxiety, or executive dysfunction. These chemicals include serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). If your body is … [Read more...] about

By now, you have probably heard of Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Bill, which Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed yesterday. HB 1557, or the “Parental Rights in Education” law, takes effect in July 2022 and “prohibits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through grade 3 or … [Read more...] about