Why modern therapy is the most crucial part of your recovery We’ve been there. You finally hit rock bottom and take that first step into treatment. You’re tired of living in a haze, of letting drugs or alcohol control your life. The good news? Recovery is possible. But what most people don’t realize is that […] … learn more→
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Strategic career development in the field of Implant Dentistry
Want to build a successful career in one of dentistry’s fastest-growing specialties? Implant dentistry is exploding right now. The field is experiencing massive growth, with 11.4% annual growth projected through 2032. That means more opportunities, higher earning potential, and better job security for dentists who get the right training. Here’s the problem: Most dentists don’t […] … learn more→
The AI therapist will see you now: Can chatbots really improve mental health?
Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises. As a neuroscientist, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was I actually feeling better, or was I just being […] … learn more→
How to support a loved one in addiction treatment
Want to help a loved one beat addiction? Supporting someone through addiction treatment can feel overwhelming. You want to help, but you’re not sure how. Maybe you’re worried about saying the wrong thing or doing too much. Here’s the thing… Your support can make or break their recovery. According to recent data, 57% of people […] … learn more→
Online therapy as effective as in-person therapy, finds large study
When COVID arrived early in 2020, pandemic restrictions made in-person mental health care difficult or impossible. Both therapists and patients had to adapt almost overnight. For many in the field, it felt like a gamble: could this screen-based format offer the same level of support for people struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma? Evidence has […] … learn more→
How Medical Assisting programs enhance patient care quality
Want to deliver exceptional patient care that keeps people coming back? Every healthcare facility dreams of providing outstanding patient experiences. After all, quality patient care leads to: Better health outcomes Higher patient satisfaction scores More referrals and repeat visits Here’s the problem: Most healthcare facilities struggle with inconsistent care quality. Staff get overwhelmed juggling clinical […] … learn more→
There is no loneliness epidemic – so why do we keep talking as if there is?
Most people experience periods of loneliness, isolation or solitude in their lives. But these are different things, and the proportion of people feeling lonely is stable over time. So why do we keep talking about an epidemic of loneliness? Before the COVID pandemic, several studies showed that rates of loneliness were stable in England, the US, Finland, […] … learn more→
AI, our new confidants: what risks for mental health?
Since the launch in November 2022 of ChatGPT, the conversational agent developed by OpenAI, generative artificial intelligence seems to have invaded our lives. The ease and naturalness with which it’s possible to communicate with these tools are such that some users even turn them into true confidants. This is not without risks for mental health. […] … learn more→
Can you live without emotions?
For Elmer, the protagonist of the Spanish series The Gardener , killing is as easy as planting petunias, since a childhood accident deprived him of feelings. Is it possible that physical changes in the brain activate or deactivate our ability to feel? The answer is yes: a brain injury not only affects speech or the mobility of […] … learn more→
Anxious and out of control of their time: this is how many hyperconnected college students feel.
“I waste a lot of time watching TikTok or reading the news on Twitter”; “My screen time is increasing, and that means I’m losing time that I could be spending or using better for other things”; “I think great ideas require great concentration, and compulsive mobile browsing is preventing me from finding those long breaks”; […] … learn more→