Category: "Mental Health"

Young people, pregnant women and drivers should avoid cannabis – study

Young people, pregnant women and drivers should avoid cannabis – study

Largest review of its kind says while cannabis-based medicines may help some people, drug is detrimental for others Teenagers, young adults, pregnant women, drivers and mentally ill people should avoid cannabis, according to the largest ever health review of its kind. However, cannabidiol can help reduce seizures in epilepsy patients, and cannabis-based medicines may help […]

Epilepsy Made Me Live In Fear Of My Body — How I Reclaimed My Confidence

Epilepsy Made Me Live In Fear Of My Body — How I Reclaimed My Confidence

While some health issues are visible to the outside world, many people face chronic conditions that don’t have externally visible signs or symptoms—also known as invisible illnesses. In this mindbodygreen series, we’re giving individuals with invisible illnesses a platform to share their personal experiences. Our hope is their stories will shed light on these conditions […]

How a Smartphone Can Help You Cope With Epilepsy

How a Smartphone Can Help You Cope With Epilepsy

Epilepsy looks different depending on the person, but here are some strategies for managing symptoms and staying safe. LANDIS WIEDNER JUN 4, 2021 9:00 AM AS VACCINATION RATES rise and municipalities begin to reopen, remembering simple social behaviors—like making small talk with co-workers or hugging a parent hello—is suddenly baffling. For people with chronic illness like me, […]

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