Can alcohol make you depressed? Find out the connection Why does alcohol exacerbate depression? After all, on most occasions, we drink alcoholic beverages just for temporary comfort. But it can instead lead to heightened feelings of melancholy. So, how exactly does alcohol affect us physically and psychologically? Alcohol’s effects on your brain and depression How […]

Why are people addicted to their phones: Unveil the reasons Addiction is, according to Merriam-Webster, “a psychological need for a habit-forming behavior having harmful physical, psychological effects.” In the same logic, phone addiction is an obsessive inclination for the smartphone, which may negatively impact physical and mental health.  According to a 2011 survey conducted by […]

Does milk have sugar? Yes, and the sugar content in milk varies greatly depending on its source. Due to the various types of milk, you might consider rephrasing the question from “Is there sugar in milk?” to “Is there sugar in [specific type of milk]?”. You can also ask, “Is the sugar in milk bad?” […]

Key different signs between panic vs. anxiety attack According to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), panic attacks are sudden surges of intense fear peaking within minutes, happening frequently per day or infrequently per year. They can also occur without warning (1). As for anxiety attacks, the DSM-5 doesn’t precisely define them, […]

7 herbs that help with anxiety: How do they work? Herbal medicines in Chinese traditional medicine  Herbal medicine is a common ingredient and source of traditional medicines (1). Herbal medicine has a long history of over 3000 years. However, the earliest herbal text known to the world was written over 2000 years ago in China. […]

Why can certain foods cause anxiety? Food and mental health The limbic system in the brain controls our emotions. However, the complete structure of the limbic system has yet to be determined. It is generally accepted that it consists of four parts: the hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, and limbic cortex (1). Thus, our mood may be […]

Things you may prepare for yourself Before answering the question, try to clear up your thoughts and emotions first. The last thing we want to do is to disturb their mood. So, staying as stable as possible helps you become the strongest support for your loved one.  After calming ourselves down, we could try to […]