in its colloquial Moroccan Arabic, which was validated in a previous study. Results The point prevalence of mental disorders was as follows: depressive disorders: 26.5%; suicidal ideation: 16.6%; bipolar disorder: 3.2%; Panic disorder: 6.6%; Social phobia: 6.3%; OCD: 6.6%; PTSD : 2.1%; ...
Since living in cities is associated with an increased risk for mental disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, and schizophrenia, it is essential to understand how exposure to urban and natural environments affects mental health and the brain. It has been shown that the amygdala is more ...
With mental health increasingly being addressed worldwide, it's important to frame anxiety disorders and their treatments correctly. When is anxiety a problem? Anxiety becomes a problem when it crosses from being an occasional...
Inflammation plays a very important role in rheumatic disorders, especially in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and ageing’s pro-inflammatory state is a strong risk factor for many IMRDs. Immunosenescence, epigenetic clock, endothelial cell senescence, metabolic dysfunction, oxidative stress, sarcopenia, inac...
Physical activity can also help you push your emotions and sense of self in a positive direction. Moving your body regularly has many health benefits, including an improvement in mood. Leave behind any exercises that make you uncomfortable. Instead, find ways to move that make you feel good. ...
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This mood-enhancing nutrient is found in high concentrations in the brain where it facilitates communication between brain cells. Related on Be Brain Fit — How Inositol Benefits These 6 Mental Health Conditions Inositol is an excellent supplement for relieving the mood swings, depression, and anxiety...
How people wake up and regain alertness in the hours after sleep is related to how they are sleeping, eating, and exercising. Here, in a prospective longitudinal study of 833 twins and genetically unrelated adults, we demonstrate that how effectively an
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Dr. Monica Johnson is a clinical psychologist and owner of Kind Mind Psychology, a private practice in NYC that specializes in evidenced based approaches to treating a wide range of mental health issues (e.g. depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders). Additionally, she has a focus...