Irritability is a common emotional response to stress, frustration, or discomfort. It is a feeling of agitation or annoyance that can affect a person’s mood and behavior. While irritability is a normal part of human experience, it can become a problem if it is frequent or severe. This article will explore and discuss the causes,…
To someone who has never experienced depression, it can be challenging to convey this mental health condition. Sometimes, the only people who can truly understand depression are those who have gone through it themselves. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 3.8 percent of the world’s population suffers from depression, with 5 percent of…
Telehealth has become a huge part of healthcare, from that text message reminding you to take a certain medication to a video conference with your radiologist. It began in the 1940s when doctors were communicating using telephones and has improved to include most devices with access to the internet. Most healthcare facilities are implementing different…
A survey on cigarette smoking in the US revealed that 13.7% or around 34.2 million Americans were current cigarette smokers in 2018. Although numbers are gradually declining, these figures are alarming since cigarette smoking can lead to a dependence on tobacco, called tobacco use disorder. As mentioned in our article on ‘Tobacco Use Disorder’, it will be…
Nocturnal panic attack is not always triggered by anything obvious and can wake you up in the middle of the night. The same symptoms may be experienced when having a panic attack during the day, including sweating, rapid heartbeat, trembling, shortness of breath, hyperventilation, flushing or chills, and a feeling of impending doom. They can…