Tag: Demystifying Medicine
Generalized anxiety disorder and coping strategies
Anxiety is an enhanced state in which one is extremely sensitive to detecting potential threats. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one type of anxiety disorder that is known to be…
Coffee Drinking and the Longevity of Life
This video brings up common myths that surround coffee drinking, and goes through case studies of people who have various concerns about their levels of coffee drinking and how it…
Burnout: Symptoms & Strategies
Burnout syndrome is a highly prevalent issue among employees and students with persisting work stress. With recent changes to work routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this has become an…
Why I bite my nails
This is a story about a young girl who explores the cause underlying her nail biting habits. This video introduces Body Focused Repeatable Behaviours (BFRBs), as a cause of nail…
Brain Development in Adolescents and Addiction Risks: Digital Phenotyping
Adolescence is marked by acute biological changes such as sexual maturation, height and weight gain, and further development in brain structure and organization. These amazing and rapid changes occur during…
ADHD In Women and Girls: Misconceptions
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is denoted by impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. Although ADHD is perceived to be most commonly diagnosed in boys during childhood,…
Working Out ADHD in Kids
How does exercise help manage symptoms of ADHD in children? It can be challenging for ADHD parents and children to manage their symptoms using medication or psychotherapy. Exercise can be…
Understanding the scattered (ADHD) brain
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly misunderstood mental health condition. This video explains ADHD and the symptoms (ADD and ADHD). The video also addresses the treatment options available…
Adderall addiction
Adderall is classified as an amphetamine that is highly addictive. It is a drug that can be prescribed to those who have ADHD; however, it is highly abused by university…
Ten facts about Adderall
This video provides an understanding of Adderall, a drug that is prescribed for individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Information regarding how the drug works to reduce symptoms is covered….