by Abby Koch | Jan 13, 2023 | Addiction, Self Care
When you think of addiction, what comes to mind? Alcohol, drugs, gambling, maybe even sex? Does cutting or any other form of self-harm come to mind? Self-harm continues to be the most taboo form of addiction and it can be forgotten that the struggle with self-harm can...
by Abby Koch | Sep 15, 2020 | Addiction, Brain and Behavior, College Students, disorders, General, Mental Health, Mental Health and Wellness, misuse, problematic use, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Smartphone, Students, Technology
In a new survey of 3,425 university students, one in five respondents said they engaged in problematic smartphone use which in turn was tied to lower grades, mental health problems, and a higher number of sexual partners. Previous research has linked excessive...
by Abby Koch | Jul 15, 2020 | Addiction, Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, Depression, Environment, Medications, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Psychology, Research, Substance Abuse, Suicide
New research shows a connection between two epidemics in the U.S.: The rising suicide rate among young people and the increase in opioid abuse in adults. Researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh found that opioid use by a parent is...