Chronic Illness / Disability

Did you know 1 in 5 American adults will face a mental health condition—major depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, or schizophrenia, to name a few—in their lifetime? While you may ... Read More

The earliest written reference to marijuana exists in Chinese writings dating back to 2737 B.C. that describe cannabis’ use as a medication for rheumatism, gout, and malaria. The ... Read More

Men recently diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who learn skills that increase positive thoughts are likely to experience improvements in their health, according to a study ... Read More

According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is now the leading cause of disability and ill health worldwide. The report surveys worldwide mental health ... Read More

Is type 1 diabetes getting you down? If so, that is understandable and even to be expected. How many other physical health conditions necessitate so closely monitoring every carb that goes ... Read More

Whether out of obligation or out of a caring heart, more than 65 million adults in the United States take care of an elderly, chronically ill, or disabled loved one. Most of these ailing ... Read More

Previous research has determined students with disabilities are more likely to be bullied than their peers. A new study published in the journal Exceptional Children found overall bullying ... Read More

I will never forget one woman who came to see me for help with chronic pain. This was a woman who stood tall—she gave off the image she was functioning well despite living with chronic ... Read More

What are your core values? Can you state them without thought? A better place to begin might be, What are core values? A core value can be considered a life direction, an internal compass ... Read More

I remember the first time I saw all the medication bottles in Mark’s cabinet. We hadn’t been together long, and I was curious to learn more about the medication he was taking. I asked ... Read More

Chronic pain affects approximately 100 million people in the United States and more than 1.5 billion people worldwide. Pain can cause very real and significant challenges despite being ... Read More

Attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD)—which impairs attention, contributes to hyperactivity, and may cause academic and behavioral difficulties—is now specifically classified by the ... Read More