4 Types of Depression Revealed from Over a Thousand Brain Scans

There are not 1, but 4 types of depression ranging from insomnia to anxiety. Results were revealed through 1,100 brain scans. “I am depressed. It’s just a long-term bout of sadness which may or may not pass. It’s a simple disease, really, one which is known for its incredibly dark…

High Functioning Anxiety: 7 Signs That Someone Is Suffering

I'm high functioning anxiety, and I am your worst nightmare. No, really, I am. I guess that makes a cute status on a social site, but the statement is true. Anxiety is a condition that can be much worse than depression, mania or obsessive-compulsive disorder, all wrapped into one. Yes,…

The Benefits of Cannabis for Mental and Physical Health, According to Science

Did you know that there are some great benefits of cannabis for mental and physical health ? Cannabidiol, or CBD, is changing the dialogue over the use of marijuana as a healing medicine. While the medical community can’t seem to write off THC – the active ingredient in marijuana that…

Dealing with Anxiety: Harvard Psychologists Reveals a Science-Backed Approach

I believe Science has finally turned from medication to dealing with anxiety. This gets to the root of the problem, and we need a cure! As someone who has anxiety, I’ve suffered and dealt with the illness in many ways. The bad side: It sucks, plain and simple, the good…

Struggling with Depression: Jim Carrey Shares a Powerful Message with the World

Instead of using medication as a remedy for struggling with depression and other mental illnesses, we should try spirituality! Although struggling with depression, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses makes us feel alone in the world, rest assured, we are not. Unfortunately, there are millions who suffer from mental illness…

5 Unexpected Advantages of Being Anxious, Backed by Science

Strangely, being anxious has some great advantages, according to recent studies. Anxiety! We hate it, it’s frustrating and nerve-racking! It can be crippling, bringing us to our knees and making us beg for mercy! Yes, anxiety is horrible sometimes, but guess what? We need it! Those who are more anxious…

Why Psychopathy Is Commonly Associated with Charm and High Intelligence

Charm and intelligence are two of the most common traits on the psychopathy checklist, devised by Dr. Robert Hare. This checklist is now used extensively as a tool to determine whether people fall into the category of psychopathy. On the surface, psychopaths have a reputation for being highly intelligent and…