The hippocampus, a region crucial for memory formation, can be particularly affected by chronic stress and trauma. Updates about mental health topics, including NIMH news, upcoming events, mental disorders, funding opportunities, and research. Due to the nature of traumatic events veterans experience such as being threatened, high stress environments, death, severe injuries, violence, and sexual […]
His name is Juan” And then at the bottom, a few more hastily scribbled words. From that moment forward, nothing will ever be the same. And not for anyone along the seemingly empty stretch of road known as Route 117. Over the years his short fiction, poetry, essays, and reviews have appeared in many magazines, including […]
Feelings of mush or distraction are often the result of flitting rapidly between multiple objects of focus without being aware of it. You can train yourself to do less of this flitting, for example with meditation (provided you can bring yourself to focus on that). We’re 1.5 hours into a slightly more than 2 hour […]
This is an opportunity to assert for your needs, and therefore assert your worth. It’s seen as normal to drink, and quitting that drug can feel like breaking a social pact. So your bold, life-improving decision to not drink will mean changes almost everywhere you look. Here are some surprising (and not-so-surprising) occurrences that will […]
Sleep is an immensely precious commodity that can do wonders for your brain and body, so don’t sacrifice it for phone scrolling, Netflix or anything else which isn’t incredibly important to you. If possible, it is best to have a regular sleep routine and avoid screen time and stimulating substances mush brain before hitting the […]
Necrotizing fasciitis can occur at an injection site and appear as red, irritated or inflamed skin that is often tender and painful. Those who regularly inject drugs are at a higher risk of developing an infection at the injection site. Septic arthritis is a painful infection that can cause extreme discomfort and limit the mobility […]
Kudzu root is a rich source of antioxidants, which can help protect the body against damage from free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that can damage cells, leading to a range of health issues. And while it did contain the isoflavones that are thought to be the active ingredients, our volunteers had to take five […]
Besides, it is all up to you to be the person you would like to become. If you need support in your journey, our team at Ria Health is always here to help you, and we’re drinking out of boredom only a call away. But truthfully, it’s something we all experience—and struggle with—throughout our lives. […]
Often, symptoms include an urgent and/or frequent need to urinate. From the early weeks of pregnancy the growing uterus places pressure on the bladder, causing frequent urination. Remember that professional help is available and seeking assistance is a courageous step towards addressing alcohol use issues and improving your overall well-being. By Buddy TBuddy T is […]
If you’re in the beginning, yeah, everything you’re doing is just navigating life without alcohol. And you will take a lot of bass and go on a lot of walks and drink tea and go to bed early and take naps and need time alone. So I wanted to start with the beginning, which is […]