Category Archives: Mental Health

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) offers a new sense of hope for individuals battling severe depression that hasn’t responded to traditional treatments. A recent study in the Archives of General Psychiatry explores this emerging therapy, where tiny electrodes are implanted in the brain to deliver electrical stimulation to specific areas. Originally used to manage Parkinson’s disease,[…]

Understanding Addictions and the Path to Recovery Addictions can take many forms, from substances like drugs and alcohol to habits and behaviors. We’ve all seen or heard stories about the challenges addiction brings, not just for individuals but for their families too. At our rehabilitation center in Pakistan, we understand how deeply addiction affects lives,[…]

Anxiety can feel overwhelming and isolating, but there are natural ways to manage it effectively without relying on medication. Here are five practical tips to help you reduce anxiety, improve your well-being, and regain control of your life. 1. Find a Support Group (Online or In-Person) Connecting with others who understand your struggles can make[…]

Choose Between Resentment And Healing; You Can’t Do Both Recovery from relationships that have suffered chronic resentment is long, complex and fraught with setbacks, whether the couple breaks up or tries to repair the damage done to the union. Unlike anger, which is stimulated by discreet incidents or thoughts, chronic resentment is a general ego defense[…]

New Study Finds Many College Students Are Addicted to The Internet Imagine what it would be like not to have access to the Internet or your cell phone for 24 hours. To me the idea sounds wonderful; for many college students, however, such an idea sounds perverse. According to a University of Maryland study released last year,[…]

Self-destructive behaviors are actions that harm one’s physical, emotional, or mental well-being. Despite being harmful, these behaviors can often feel habitual or even comforting to those who engage in them. But why do people engage in self-destructive behaviors? And is it possible to truly love yourself while continuing these harmful patterns? Let’s explore these questions[…]

The Downside of Mindless Leadership Most leadership training focuses on achieving more in less time, but this approach often comes at a cost. Leaders can unintentionally create stress and strain relationships with their teams. Traditional management strategies emphasize speed and productivity, but they often fail to consider the broader impact on workplace morale and collaboration.[…]

Personality disorders are characterized by enduring patterns of problematic behavior that typically begin in adolescence, causing significant distress and functional impairment. These disorders are often perceived as lifelong conditions, but recent research suggests that symptoms can improve or even remit over time. Does this mean personality disorders disappear entirely? The answer is both yes and[…]

During family gatherings like Easter or Passover, you might notice someone overdoing it—talking too loudly, interrupting, or even turning a chat into an argument. Maybe they’ve had a little too much to drink. But does that mean they have alcoholism? Understanding Addiction Dr. Lance Dodes, an addiction expert, explains that overindulging once in a while[…]

Creativity Can Thrive Without Alcohol & Drugs My entire life I grew up around creative people. Indeed, my godfather was John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie and my godmother was the wife of legendary saxophone player Stan Getz. I was so close to both of these men since I was practically born and when they died I[…]