Guides to mental health issues and conditions — including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and evidence-informed ways to cope and get support.
How Apathy Predicts Alzheimer’s Decline and What to Do, Per Research Apathy, a loss of motivation and interest, may signal faster functional decline in Alzheimer’s disease, per a 2025 study in Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how addressing apathy can slow progression and ease … Read more
7 Careers Where People with ADHD Can Thrive and Excel, Per Psychology Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood as a barrier to success, but it brings unique strengths that shine in the right careers. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how aligning ADHD traits with suitable professions reduces stress … Read more
How Incarceration Impacts Mental Health and the Brain, Per Experts Imprisonment can profoundly affect mental health and brain function, but recovery is possible. A forthcoming report by Lebour and Cornelp, alongside insights from forensic psychologist Sally Tilt on the Life After Jail podcast, highlights prison’s toll and neuroplasticity’s hope. As a psychology professor with decades … Read more
Alzheimer’s Warning: Why Night Awakenings Shouldn’t Be Ignored Frequent night awakenings may seem trivial, but they could signal Alzheimer’s, per Dr. Richard J. Schwab and INSERM research. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how addressing sleep issues supports mental health. Let’s explore why night awakenings matter, their impact on well-being, and … Read more
Why Saying ‘Uh’ Often May Signal Cognitive Decline and How to Boost Brain Health Do you frequently say “uh” when speaking? A 2024 University of Toronto and Baycrest Health Sciences study links this habit to cognitive decline. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how proactive brain health strategies reduce anxiety. Let’s … Read more
Beat Heatwave Insomnia with This Simple Sleep Trick, Per Experts Struggling to sleep during a summer heatwave? Temperatures soaring to 40°C disrupt the body’s thermoregulation, making rest elusive. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how better sleep boosts mental health. Let’s explore how heatwaves affect sleep, their psychological impact, and practical … Read more
How ADHD’s Hidden Costs Impact Your Wallet and Well-Being Living with ADHD can feel like paying an invisible “ADHD tax”—financial and emotional costs tied to inattention and impulsivity. This neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting focus, impulse control, and hyperactivity, impacts 5-7% of adults globally, per web:0. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how … Read more
How to Spot Narcissistic Manipulators and Protect Your Mental Health Feeling drained by someone’s self-centered behavior? Sociologist Mark Jolie and psychotherapist Isabel Nazare-Aga reveal how narcissistic manipulators thrive in modern society, impacting mental health. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these traits fosters resilience. Let’s explore reliable signs of … Read more
9 Signs of Narcissism and How to Protect Yourself, Per Experts Encountering someone who seems arrogant or manipulative? They might exhibit narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), a condition affecting 1-6% of people, per Journal of Personality Disorders (2020). Psychologist Zachari Rosanthal’s “SPECIAL ME” mnemonic outlines nine NPD traits, per Duke Health. As a psychology professor with … Read more
How #SkinnyTok’s Extreme Slimming Trend Harms Mental Health The #SkinnyTok hashtag, once boasting over 500,000 posts on TikTok, promotes extreme slimming through viral before-and-after videos, per the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. Behind its glossy aesthetic lies a dangerous ideology, as noted by researchers at Le Havre University in The Conversation. As a psychology professor … Read more