Daily life involves contending with a lot of emotions. The annoyance caused by our alarm clock, the elation of that first sip of coffee, the anger caused by traffic, or the joy of clocking out of work can all affect our mood whether we are anticipating them to or not. When the emotions of the […]
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The opioid epidemic has been a constant in America for many decades. Legislation, lawsuits, and learning have each helped us understand the severity of this epidemic better, but treatment for those suffering from addiction has often lagged behind. The stigma against drug use in America has made opioid addiction research an uphill struggle, to the
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Due to decades of misuse and abuse of opiate substances, America has been grappling with a persistent drug crisis. Although a significant amount of legislation has been passed, medical practices reformed, and treatment methods developed over the years to address this epidemic, there is still much work to be done. Opioids claimed the lives of
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Our understanding of ADHD has transformed over the past few decades. Originally classified a just version of attention deficit disorder (ADD) with hyperactivity, ADHD was first named in 1902 but was not officially recognized as its own condition until 1987. Since then, there have been constant conversations over how to diagnosis, when to diagnosis, and
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The QbTest is a new diagnostic test used on patients with ADHD. It can also be a little intimidating, especially for those that have never encountered it before. It is not a paper test or a verbal test, like other diagnostic methodologies. Instead, it is a test that utilizes technology to capture specific movements and
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Race – at least the way that we recognize race in the United States – is largely a social construct. The concept of different “races” is not really supported in the science. Skin color, hair color, body shapes – these features may seem to vary in some form from person to person, but biologically there
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Dallas is hot. Most of next week is expected to be 95 degrees and humid, all with essentially no wind to help cool us down. Many people are familiar with a condition known as “Seasonal Affective Disorder.” It’s a type of depression that occurs primarily in winter, when a person has less access to sunlight.
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In today’s modern healthcare landscape, the interconnectedness of physical and mental health has garnered significant attention. While erectile dysfunction (ED) is primarily categorized as a physical health issue, emerging research indicates that mental health conditions often play a critical role in its onset or exacerbation. Located in Dallas, TX, Aware Behavioral Health specializes in understanding
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Psychiatric medications receive extensive study. Medications that have been approved for conditions such as sleep, anxiety, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and many others, are typically are only approved when they have undergone extensive testing and rigorous study. The FDA rarely rushes these medications, and neither do the companies that create them. But what is fascinating about
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Insomnia is a serious problem. Many of us have the occasional sleepless night. But frequently poor sleep causes health issues, reduces decision making quality, slows reaction times, and can lead to the development of mental health disorders and challenges. Patients that have recurring insomnia need treatment to keep themselves happier, healthier, and able to better
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