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What Happens When We Fall in Love? Our Brain on Oxytocin

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

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What Happens When We Fall in Love? Our Brain on Oxytocin

What Happens When We Fall in Love? Our Brain on Oxytocin

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…

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Treatment for ADHD: All You Need to Know!

When you get diagnosed with ADHD, it is natural to be flooded with questions. What should be your next step? Now, we aren’t here to give you medical advice, but like a faithful friend, we want you to be aware of every option available to you for treating ADHD. Do keep in mind that what we provide is a general overview and the type of treatment suitable for someone depends on their age, symptoms, and a range of such factors.… Read more

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Treatment for ADHD: All You Need to Know!

Treatment for ADHD: All You Need to Know!

When you get diagnosed with ADHD, it is natural to be flooded with questions. What should be your next step? Now, we aren’t here to give you medical advice, but like a faithful friend, we want you to be aware of every option available to you for treating ADHD. Do keep in mind that what we provide is a general overview and the type of treatment suitable for someone depends on their age, symptoms, and a range of such factors.…

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Debunking myths about schizophrenia: Common misconceptions and the realities of the disorder

Schizophrenia is a complex and often misunderstood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The many misconceptions about this condition can lead to stigma and misinformation. In this blog, we will decode some of the most common myths about schizophrenia and provide factual information to help increase understanding and awareness of this disorder. What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is a complex disorder that can… Read more

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Debunking myths about schizophrenia: Common misconceptions and the realities of the disorder

Debunking myths about schizophrenia: Common misconceptions and the realities of the disorder

Schizophrenia is a complex and often misunderstood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The many misconceptions about this condition can lead to stigma and misinformation. In this blog, we will decode some of the most common myths about schizophrenia and provide factual information to help increase understanding and awareness of this disorder. What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is a complex disorder that can…

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The endorphin effect: How exercise can transform your mental health

Exercise is not just essential for maintaining physical health but also plays a crucial role in mental health, particularly when it comes to depression. Depression is a widespread mental illness that affects more than 264 million people worldwide. Exercise has proven to be an effective treatment for depression, with numerous studies highlighting the positive impact of physical activity on depression. In this blog, we will discuss the different types of exercises that can help manage depression and improve overall well-being.… Read more

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The endorphin effect: How exercise can transform your mental health

The endorphin effect: How exercise can transform your mental health

Exercise is not just essential for maintaining physical health but also plays a crucial role in mental health, particularly when it comes to depression. Depression is a widespread mental illness that affects more than 264 million people worldwide. Exercise has proven to be an effective treatment for depression, with numerous studies highlighting the positive impact of physical activity on depression. In this blog, we will discuss the different types of exercises that can help manage depression and improve overall well-being.…

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