February 27th, 2017 | CMHH Team
The dangers of air pollution on physical health are well established by now. It causes impairments in respiratory and cardiovascular functions which might result in early death. So far there is limited knowledge about the effects of air pollution on mental health and cognitive functions. However, a growing body of research has started sending warning […]
February 27th, 2017 | CMHH Team
Most of us believe that mental disorders aren’t widespread. However, the fact is, millions of Americans are affected by various mental health issues each year. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) figures show that approximately one in five adults in the U.S., or 43.8 million people, experience mental illness in a given year; and […]
February 22nd, 2017 | CMHH Team
In today’s fast-paced life, there is an increasing weight attached to maintaining one’s mental health. More and more researches are adding a new dimension to the well-being of an individual by stressing the importance of both mental and physical well-being. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), nearly 9.8 million adults aged 18 […]
February 13th, 2017 | CMHH Team
Any form of addiction is bad, be it to drugs or alcohol. Addiction can alter the functioning of the brain at multiple levels. The development of compulsive drug-seeking behavior can weaken their ability to control impulses even if they are aware of the negative consequences. A person dependent on substances can also suffer from other […]
February 10th, 2017 | CMHH Team
Can narcissism be healthy? Well, yes! People with healthy narcissism have a balanced state of self- awareness about how their thoughts and actions can affect other people. Till about a decade ago, people usually refrained from talking about narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), but the situation has changed. The fact that everybody has a […]
February 8th, 2017 | CMHH Team
Many people are of the view that eating disorders are a result of lifestyle habits and choices. Though this notion holds true to some extent, the severity and impact of eating disorders are usually not discussed openly. Such disorders can be serious and even fatal, at times. They are characterized by irregular eating habits accompanied […]
February 6th, 2017 | CMHH Team
In an effort to provide Americans with mental health or substance use disorders the opportunity to receive the care they need, the United States federal government has been trying to bring the behavioral health treatment and services under the insurance cover for the past several decades. Such efforts are aimed at improving the lives of […]
February 2nd, 2017 | CMHH Team
Technology drives our world and everything that happens in it. Gone are the days of the old world charm. Our everyday existence has become dependent on technology, be it getting from one place to another using the GPS, or paying bills online, booking movie tickets or finding a restaurant of choice. Technology also plays a […]
