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, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). If your body is not…
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 in a manner that is not age-appropriate…
Substance abuse in the workplace can harm everyone involved. When an employee is using drugs or alcohol at their place of work, they are more likely to suffer an on-the-job injury, injure others around them, or harm themselves unintentionally or intentionally. In 2019, unintentional overdose due to nonmedical use of drugs or alcohol increased for…
Therapy is a crucial mental health tool for many people. It can help individuals with challenging life issues, and, in some cases, therapy can save lives. When therapy can help people live a healthier life, what are the persistent notions that it is somehow embarrassing — and how can that stigma be removed? Here are…