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Neuropsychological testing integrates psychology, psychometrics, neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, and psychiatry to assess brain functioning in children, adults, or elderly. Testing assesses one’s ability to reason and conceptualize, recall and understand spoken and written language, and collaborate the senses of vision, hearing, touch, and smell to perform skilled, calibrated movements. Neuropsychological testing identifies patterns of disruption in one’s abilities that could indicate brain dysfunction. When is Neuropsychological Testing Needed? Neuropsychological testing is indicated where the nature...

In this article, we’ll be exploring some of the ways in which a divorce can impact our physical and mental health… Divorce can take a toll on both your body and mind. It’s a major life event that can mess with your physical and emotional health in big ways. From wrangles over a divorce financial settlement to battles over child custody, a divorce can have a big impact. In this article, we’ll be looking at...

By Dr. Kamilah Stevenson, Licensed Counselor & Health Coach Each of us has reserves of inner strength that can come to our assistance even when times seem darkest. By understanding what emotional strength is, as well as how to tap into it, you can unleash your resilience and step into your best future. Understanding emotional strength In my experience, many people misunderstand the true meaning of emotional strength. They seek to suppress their emotions, believing...

Now&Me, a mental wellness application, is taking the world by storm. It comes under the top 100 mental wellness apps and provides people with what they genuinely long for – authentic connections with instant guidance and support. When we talk about affordable online therapy in India, we instantly think of a psychologist sitting with a client and helping them navigate through the difficulties of life. But when it comes to therapy, there is a lot...

Understanding and managing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a multifaceted and nuanced task. This debilitating condition, affecting nearly 8 million adults in the US alone every year, requires an integrative, holistic approach to treatment. While therapeutic interventions and medication often play a significant role, it’s critical to emphasise the role of lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise in managing PTSD symptoms. The Correlation Between Nutrition and PTSD Fundamentally, the food we consume is not...

Mushrooms – also known as shroomies, tweezes or hongos — are having a moment. Psilocybin mushrooms used in small clinical trials have dramatically reduced depression symptoms among those who failed to respond to traditional antidepressant medication. Due to safety considerations (psilocybin is illegal and requires a waiver), trials for this substance must take place under carefully controlled environments and with experienced professionals present who can monitor patients for any side effects, such as scary hallucinations...

37 percent of workers view their employer positively when given volunteer time off; volunteers have higher mental health scores compared to non-volunteers.   The TELUS Mental Health Index June 2023 revealed that organizations in the US providing time off to allow employees to volunteer garner a much more positive perception among their employees than companies that do not prioritize giving back. Of those workers surveyed, 37 percent report a more positive perception of their employer; and...

Recovering from substance addiction is a tough journey. This experience requires immense strength and determination as well as robust support. People who achieve their recovery goals quickly usually have support from friends, family, loved ones, and the community. These support systems provide the necessary encouragement, understanding, and guidance for a person to battle all the problems addiction brings. Unfortunately, only a small percentage of people who suffer from addiction have adequate support. In many cases,...