Blog category: Mental Health

For thousands of years, societies have been practicing meditation as a form of building a spiritual connection. With the development of modern science, the practice has undergone scrutiny, with many experts casting doubt on meditation’s supposed benefits.  From a mental health perspective, however, psychologists are seeing a possible link between meditation and a reduction in […]

Unlike physical illnesses, mental health conditions are difficult to detect and identify. The symptoms are not as evident and patients may keep such symptoms to themselves. With the development of modern psychiatric techniques, it is possible for a practitioner to come up with an accurate mental health diagnosis that determines the best possible treatment. But […]

Mental health problems are just as difficult for family and friends as it is for patients. If you are close to a loved one who is experiencing anxiety or depression, you could be affected in many different ways.  Nonetheless, family and friends play a critical role in helping mental health patients recover. A Canadian study […]

Psychiatric science continues to evolve as there is a growing need to address mental health problems since the start of the pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, the health crisis has caused a massive 25% increase in the prevalence of depression and anxiety.  Alongside the means to develop herd immunity, mental health experts are […]

Are you getting ready for surgery soon? Most procedures often require a pre-surgical psychological evaluation.  There’s no need to worry at all! A pre-surgical psychological evaluation is standard practice before a patient undergoes surgery. They are necessary to determine your mental state before a procedure.  If you are undergoing procedures like cosmetic or bariatric surgeries, […]