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The first of our How to Feel Good series. Check out the other parts of the series here: serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. Remember that rush of pleasure you get every time you go shopping? Or bite into that cookie you’ve been craving? Or get a bunch of likes on your latest social media post? That’s the ‘dopamine rush’ - a feeling of pleasure we get because of dopamine, one of the ‘feel-good’ chemicals produced by the brain. Although we tend… Read more

The fourth, and final, of our How to Feel Good series. Check out the other parts of the series here: dopamine, serotonin and endorphins. That heady feeling you get when you’re just falling in love with someone? That might just be your brain releasing oxytocin.  Oxytocin is also called the ‘love hormone’, because it controls some of our most basic behaviors - like bonding with each other, sexual arousal, trust and romantic feelings.  What is oxytocin? Oxytocin, like dopamine and… Read more

Miscarriage is a traumatic experience that affects a significant number of women and their partners. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, it is estimated that 10-20% of all clinically recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. The emotional toll of losing a pregnancy can be devastating, and it is important to seek mental health support duringthis difficult time. What is a Miscarriage? Miscarriage is defined as the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. The most common cause… Read more

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It's a complex illness that can be difficult to understand, even for those who live with it. In this blog, we will explore what bipolar disorder is, its causes, and how it's diagnosed and treated. What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in general mood, energy, and activity levels. This means people with Bipolar… Read more