According to the WHO, approximately 14% of the global burden of disease is attributed to mental disorders including depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and anxiety1. In a world in which we are all always moving, it’s easy for us to push aside those low feelings we may be experiencing.…
I often get asked about the best medications for anxiety. Anxiety disorders can be debilitating and can affect your quality of life. To help manage these symptoms, there are several types of medications that can be prescribed. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed drugs that work by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain.…
Psychobiotics are a type of probiotic that has been shown to have a positive effect on mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. These beneficial bacteria, which are naturally found in the gut, can alter the way the brain functions by changing the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.…
Anxiety tics are a type of tic that can be both physical and mental. They are often characterized by repetitive, meaningless actions or thoughts that someone feels they must do or think in order to relieve anxiety. While most people with anxiety tics don’t find them bothersome, for some, they can be quite bothersome and interfere with daily life.…
If you’re neurodivergent or autistic, you may have experienced anxiety at some point in your life. But what is anxiety, really? And is it possible that anxiety could be a normal part of being neurodivergent or autistic?
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear.…
Our brains are like snowflakes. No two are completely identical in the manner of their function. In fact, every single person’s brain develops and performs uniquely to another. This variation is known as neurodiversity and is a concept that should be thoroughly understood when considering an individual’s functionality1.…
In 1998, Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist, coined the term “neurodiversity” 1. This was an inclusive word, meant to recognize that every single brain is different and develops uniquely from each other. In fact, you can think of a brain the same way we think of snowflakes or fingerprints.…
There are many similarities between SSRIs and SNRIs, but there are also some important differences. Both types of medications work by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain. This can help to improve mood and relieve symptoms of depression. However, SNRIs also affect another chemical called norepinephrine.…
Even though anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental disorders in adults, anxiety was relatively poorly understood up until two decades ago1. Approximately 31.1% of adults suffer from an anxiety disorder at any point in their lives1. This includes, but is not limited to, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias1.…