Category Archives: Friday Factoids
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Understanding Naltrexone
Unfortunately, in the world we all live in today, most of us know someone who is suffering from opioid and/or alcohol addiction. That or we are struggling with it in our own lives. Regardless of the initial purpose behind using … Continue reading
Friday Factoid Catch-Up: Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness
Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus naturally found in small amounts in human digestive tracts. Symptoms cause burning, itching, thrush, and genital yeast infections. In its more serious forms, it can enter the bloodstream. Most Candida infections can be … Continue reading
Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Controversial Illnesses–Morgellons Disease
Morgellons Disease is a controversial and poorly understood condition in which unusual thread-like fibers appear under the skin. The patient may feel like something is crawling, biting, or stinging all over. Some medical experts say Morgellons is a physical illness, … Continue reading
Friday Factoid Catch-Up: Your Brain on LSD
A Friday Factoid was written by this writer in November 2015 about the research behind psychedelic-assisted therapy. Several studies have shown that positive results can come from short courses or single sessions of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Until recently, there … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Post-Partum Psychosis
It is safe to say that a good majority of the population has heard of postpartum depression. Many may even know a new mother who has experienced this condition. However, far fewer have heard of or truly understand postpartum … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Have Your Chocolate, and Eat It, Too!
Many of us have long been waiting for a justifiable reason to indulge in chocolate that did not first involve having a migraine. It is with great excitement that this writer must announce that our day is coming nearer. … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Schizophrenia and Premature Death
Schizophrenia has long been one of mental health’s most studied disorders. Our knowledge base regarding the diagnosis has grown by leaps and bounds over many years of research. Most people are aware of the cognitive, negative and psychotic symptoms associated … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Where Do the 2016 Presidential Candidates Stand on Mental Health Issues?
In an election often dominated by worries about the economy and national security, mental health gets comparatively little exposure as a serious issue on the presidential campaign trail. In fact, during my search for information it was difficult to … Continue reading
Friday Factoid Catch-up: MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A drug often known as “Ecstasy” or “Molly,” has for decades been used as a party drug in clubs and for all-night raves. But lately, ±3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMD) is also being used in very different settings and for a … Continue reading