Healthy Mind

The COVID-19 pandemic did not just change how we work and socialize. It changed how millions of people feel inside. From the early surge in 2020 to today, rates of anxiety and depression have spiked, shifted, and in some ways never fully returned to pre-pandemic levels. Research from the World Health Organization shows a 25 … Read more

Teaching mental health in schools is not just a nice idea. It is a necessary step because mental health challenges often begin in childhood and adolescence. The CDC reports that 1 in 5 children ages 3-17 has a diagnosed mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. Yet most schools spend far more time teaching physical health than … Read more

Yes, the research suggests L-theanine may help with certain symptoms of depression, but it is not a standalone treatment. Studies have found that this amino acid, commonly found in green tea, can reduce stress and improve sleep, both of which are closely linked to depression. However, the evidence for L-theanine directly treating clinical depression is … Read more

There is no single CBD dose for anxiety that works for every person. Most adults find relief starting with 20 to 40 milligrams of CBD per day, taken in divided doses. But the real answer depends on your body weight, the severity of your anxiety, and the type of CBD product you choose. Research suggests … Read more

Anxiety is one of those words we toss around a lot. We say we have anxiety about a work presentation or a difficult conversation. But does everyone actually have an anxiety disorder? The short answer is no. Everyone feels anxious sometimes. That is normal and even helpful. But an anxiety disorder is different. It is … Read more

Yes, clonidine makes most people sleepy. It is one of the most common and well-documented effects of this medication. Clonidine works by calming certain signals in the brain, which naturally leads to drowsiness for many people. Doctors sometimes even prescribe it specifically to help with sleep, though that is not its main approved use. How … Read more

If you are taking Zofran (ondansetron) or considering it for nausea, you might be wondering if it will make you sleepy. The short answer is that drowsiness is not a common side effect, but some people do report feeling tired or sleepy after taking it. Clinical studies and major health agencies list fatigue and drowsiness … Read more

Yes, adults can have separation anxiety. It is not just a childhood condition. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) recognizes adult separation anxiety disorder as a real diagnosis. Adults experience it differently than children, but the core fear is the same: intense worry about being apart from someone you are attached to. … Read more

Stress and anxiety feel similar, but they are not the same thing. Stress is a response to an external trigger, like a deadline or a traffic jam. Anxiety is a reaction to the stress itself, and it can linger long after the trigger is gone. The key difference is that stress usually has a clear … Read more

African sleeping sickness, also known as African trypanosomiasis, is a parasitic disease spread by the tsetse fly. It is found only in sub-Saharan Africa, in over 36 countries. If left untreated, the infection moves from the blood to the central nervous system, causing severe neurological symptoms and eventually death. The disease gets its name from … Read more