The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was brought in 1996 to ensure the necessary privacy of a patient’s sensitive information. The HIPAA law lays down various mandates for healthcare organizations to safeguard protected health information (PHI) of patients, breach of which attracts both criminal and civil liabilities. Today, where technology and data storage … Read more
Whether it is for school or work, many of us spend countless hours every week in front of a digital screen. According to statistics, the average American spends over 7 hours per day looking at a screen. That accounts for almost a third of the entire day! A digital screen doesn’t seem to pose many … Read more
We know the old saying “you are what you eat”. But did you know that this correlation not only affects your physical self but how you feel after eating as well? It is a given that eating healthy food is one of the best things you can do for your body. The additional benefit is … Read more
Some people deal with bipolar disorder or severe depression that doesn’t respond to traditional treatments. There are other options available, and one of those options is Electroconvulsive Therapy. Simply known as ECT, this therapy is an electrical current that stimulates the brain. Unlike Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, patients who undergo ECT are given anesthesia before treatment. … Read more
Cannot imagine starting the day without a mug of steaming hot coffee or a glass of cold brew? You aren’t alone. Caffeine acts as a much-needed energy booster – probably why the ritual becomes so addictive in the long run. Caffeine addiction is real, and you cannot ignore the effects. Around 75-80% of the global … Read more
Most of us know how telemedicine works. You open your app, talk to your doctor, and get prescribed medicine for your ailment. You don’t need to book an appointment. Telepsychiatry works kind of the same way. It is a branch of telemedicine that allows psychiatrists to offer a range of services to patients via online … Read more
There’s a rapidly increasing body of evidence that the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms called Psilocybin is an effective treatment for end-of-life depression. Several studies over the past decade which investigated using pure psilocybin to treat depression and anxiety in cancer patients have found the psychedelic has a surprisingly large and long-lasting effect. Empathogenic medications … Read more
Researchers have long believed psychedelic drugs like MDMA could be used to help treat severe mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Now, it seems they finally have some impressive data to back up their beliefs, taking it one step closer to FDA approval. New results from phase 3 clinical … Read more
If the short, dark days of winter make you feel less energetic, and a bit down in the dumps, it’s natural (and it’s called the winter blues). But if you find that your winter blues are becoming more regular, or daily, it could be that you’re suffering from a case of the SADs. Seasonal depression, … Read more
We all experience mood changes. It’s natural. But if your moods are fluctuating from really high (manic) to really low (depression), it could be caused by a mental health condition known as Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental illness that mostly affects your mood. It has an impact on how you feel, and … Read more