Posts tagged Mental Illness
Are You Getting The Medical Care You Need?

In the complex world of healthcare, ensuring you receive the right care can be challenging. By prioritizing personal care, responding promptly to emergencies, scheduling regular check-ups, choosing wisely for hospital treatment, planning ahead for medical care abroad, and managing chronic conditions effectively, you can take control of your health journey. Empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for your needs and achieve optimal health outcomes.

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Supporting Your Mental Health with Neurotransmitter

Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?

In our last blog, we discussed three common neurotransmitters involved in mental health: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine as well as how they work.

This week, let’s take a closer look at natural foods and supplements that can support each of these key neurotransmitters.

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Which Neurotransmitters are Related to Mental Health

Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?

They are called neurotransmitters. Two common ones you’ve most likely heard of are serotonin and dopamine. But do you know what these neurotransmitters are and how they work?

In honour of mental health awareness month and our continual quest to shed additional light on the topic of mental health, this week we’d like to take a closer look at a few key neurotransmitters and their effects on mood.

Keep reading to discover which neurotransmitters are related to mental health.

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Mental Health vs. Mental Illness: What’s the Difference

What is the state of your mental health?

Do you have a mental illness? Does someone you love?

We throw the words mental illness and mental health around a lot. The terms are often used interchangeably. But what do they really mean? And what’s the difference?

Read this week’s post to discover what constitutes a mental illness, the prevalence of mental illness today, and actionable steps you can take to improve your mental health.

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