Mental Health

Mental health refers to our emotional well-being and how we manage our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. It is important to have a healthy mental approach to life and to manage stress in order to maintain mental health. Maintaining a healthy mental approach to life means accepting that life isn’t perfect and that you won’t get everything you want. It also means being open to new experiences and trying new things even if you’re afraid. Managing stress means recognizing when you’re feeling stressed and taking steps to reduce that stress. Everyone experiences stress, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Stress can be helpful because it can motivate you to take action and push you to exceed your limits. However, too much stress can have negative consequences on your mental health.

Partha Nandi, MD
Florida Woman Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Coughing on Cancer Patient
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Florida Woman Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Coughing on Cancer Patient

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Florida Woman Coughs on Cancer Patient A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for intentionally coughing on a cancer patient during an altercation at a Pier 1 store. On June 21, 2020, Heather Sprague noticed Debra Jo Hunter berating Pier 1 employees for not giving her a refund on an item…

Waking up Just 1 Hour Earlier Cuts Depression Risk by Double Digits, Study Finds
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Waking up Just 1 Hour Earlier Cuts Depression Risk by Double Digits, Study Finds

ByPartha Nandi, MD

The temptation to sleep in when our schedules allow can be hard to resist. However, a recent study found that you can reduce the risk for depression by 24% by waking up an hour earlier. (1) Study: Wake Up Early To Cut Depression The study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the…

Baking Is The Best Way To Alleviate Stress—Yes, Really
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Baking Is The Best Way To Alleviate Stress—Yes, Really

ByPartha Nandi, MD

When the pandemic spread across the country, many people didn’t know what to do with their free time. While some hunkered down to binge-watch their favorite shows, others decided it was the perfect opportunity to get fit. However, if the empty flour shelves in the grocery stores can be any indication, even more people went…

Scientists Show What Loneliness Looks Like In The Brain
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Scientists Show What Loneliness Looks Like In The Brain

ByPartha Nandi, MD

According to a recent study, an estimated 10 to 20 percent of adults suffer from loneliness or feelings of isolation. The study focused on the brain’s reaction to loneliness, identifying distinct brain variations and offering clues to how loneliness affects us. (1) Loneliness And The Brain Headed by a team at McGill University, the study identified neurobiological…