If you have recently become a new parent, you might be struggling with trying to take care of your new baby, yourself, and your home. There's no how-to book that can help you along the way, but it is possible to figure out how you can balance taking care of yourself, your child, and other aspects of … [Read more...] about How To Deal With Your Mental Health When You’re a New Parent
Pleasure Chemicals – Oxytocin
Pleasure Chemicals Series Serotonin | Dopamine | Oxytocin | GABA | Endorphins 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 … [Read more...] about Pleasure Chemicals – Oxytocin
Pleasure Chemicals – Dopamine
Pleasure Chemicals Series Serotonin | Dopamine | Oxytocin | GABA | Endorphins 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 … [Read more...] about Pleasure Chemicals – Dopamine
How Can a DWI Charge Affect Your Emotional Well-Being?
Getting a DUI charge can be a very stressful ordeal. Here are some ways that a charge can affect your well-being. Concerns About Your Mental Wellness If you believe that the charge against you for a DUI was legitimate, it may be a wake-up call about your well-being. Even if you are not … [Read more...] about How Can a DWI Charge Affect Your Emotional Well-Being?
How Eating Right Benefits Your Mental Health
If you are suffering from any mental health condition, like anxiety, depression, ADHD, or addiction, or if you're just feeling stressed and overwhelmed by life, it can be extremely hard to eat well. It's totally normal to reach for comforting foods when you feel down, but if you're in a state of … [Read more...] about How Eating Right Benefits Your Mental Health
Pleasure Chemicals – Serotonin
Pleasure Chemicals Series Serotonin | Dopamine | Oxytocin | GABA | Endorphins 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, … [Read more...] about Pleasure Chemicals – Serotonin
Respecting Trans Identities: Why It Matters
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 Respecting Trans Identities: Why It Matters
