My diagnosis first started when my parents decided to pull me out of the Revere public school system, and put me in a private school for children who had learning disabilities. It just came to my mother one day when she … Continue reading My Experience With Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
Climate change is no such thing that only exists in the future, it is a real and omnipresent threat that has its causes in the past, present, and future, and affects the past, present, and future. The World Health Organization … Continue reading Ecology: The Impact Climate Change has on Our Physical and Mental Health
Climate change is already creating an immense impact worldwide as there is an increase in maximum weather events. They include the 2018 heatwaves, wildfires in the Arctic Circle, continuous flooding, and ceaselessly rising sea levels. Also, these immense impacts put … Continue reading Ecology: Unexpected Observable Impact of Climate Change on the Environment
All of us are aware of the term “music”, but did you know that melodious sounds can heal a person? Music therapy is an ever-growing concept that can facilitate healing. Mainly, it is a therapeutic approach that uses the natural … Continue reading Exploring the Role of Music Therapy in Mental Health and Society
The global pandemic is one of the most studied topics among scholars interested in the social and cultural implications of COVID-19. It provides an experiment on its effects on society. Along with adults and the elderly, children, and adolescents around … Continue reading Anthropology: Mental Health of Children and Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
“One of the long-haul symptoms is depression and getting professional help was important for me. To realize that mindfulness is a wonderful compliment,” she said, “but I needed to understand when I needed a little extra help.” Mindfulness meditation and … Continue reading How Mindfulness Exercises can be Helpful for Anyone During a Pandemic
Ayahuasca, also known as yage, hoasca, or caapi, is a plant medicine used for thousands of years by the indigenous people of the Amazon. From the Quechua language of the Incas, the word ayahuasca means “the vine of the dead” … Continue reading Anthropology: Ayahuasca, an Amazon Plant Medicine Believed to Confer Psycho-Spiritual Powers
What comes to mind when we think of culture usually entails diverse food, people, languages and clothing. But a society’s culture also impacts a person’s beliefs, norms and values. It impacts how you view certain ideas or behaviors. And in … Continue reading Anthropology: Men’s Mental Health in Westernized Culture and Society
Japan’s bustling cities and beautiful culture have captured the hearts of many travelers. However, just as with any other location, Japan suffers from its unique problems that arise from the country’s cultural dogma. This is very clear when addressing mental … Continue reading Mental Illness in Japan and its Cultural Causes