Daily Archives: March 18, 2021

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Overview Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, typically starting in the late fall and early winter and going away during the spring and summer. Depressive episodes linked … Continue reading →

30am By Dr. Cheryl Lane, Wed, December 02, 2015 benzodiazepines By Dr. Cheryl Lane, PhD Benzodiazepines are a type of fast-acting medication primarily used to treat anxiety symptoms and insomnia. They are also used in the treatment of muscle spasms, … Continue reading →

Sensationalist coverage and our brains contribute to misunderstandings about mental health Several common errors of reasoning make all of us susceptible to certain misconceptions about psychological health. For instance, the availability heuristic is a mental shortcut by which we gauge … Continue reading →

What someone’s eyes can tell you about what they’re thinking. They’ve existed for 540 million years and most of us have a pair, but aside from giving us sight, what can we tell from looking at someone’s eyes? People say … Continue reading →