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Mental Health Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers to Better Health

4 minute read

Hey, it's about time we opened up about something we often whisper about – mental health. Yes, you heard it right. Why do we treat it like a taboo? We all know it's just as important as our physical health, right? But that pesky stigma around mental illness keeps us from reaching out and getting [...]

Transforming the Mind: The Brain-Altering Effects of Mindfulness and Therapeutic Practices on Mental Health

8 minute read

In our high-speed world, we're starting to realize how important it is to take care of our mental health. And guess what? There are plenty of ways to help our minds stay fit and happy, which we'll unravel in this blog post. We'll dive deep into the realm of mindfulness, breathing techniques, psychedelics, prayer, community-based [...]

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Navigating the Mental Health Medication Maze: A Friendly Guide

7 minute read

Navigating life with a mind that often feels foggy, or emotions that wildly swing without warning, is a daily reality for many dealing with mental health conditions. However, we live in a time where modern medicine has a vast array of drugs to help folks on their wellness journey. Navigating the mental health medication maze [...]

Ketamine Assisted Therapy: A New Horizon in Mental Health Treatment

9 minute read

For decades, the world of psychiatry has explored the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. From the use of LSD in the 1950s and 60s to recent research on psilocybin, there's been a renewed interest in the therapeutic potential substances that alter our perception. Among this growing list of substances is ketamine— a substance that has received [...]

Resurgence of Psychedelics: A Historical Perspective on Their Therapeutic Application

9 minute read

We all find ourselves at some point floating between the thin veils of our known reality and mystical realms. The mysteries of the mind and human perception are as strange as they are fantastic, but some bold minds—scientists, philosophers, and adventurous souls—have discovered an unexpected tool to help uncover and navigate the depths of the [...]

From Recreation to Rehabilitation: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics

9 minute read

Get ready to dive deep into the intriguing world of psychedelic-assisted therapies, which are generating plenty of buzz in the mental health landscape. While we've only begun to scratch the surface of their potential, emerging research suggests psychedelics, including MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin, and LSD, may offer relief for various mental health conditions in a therapeutic [...]

Mental Health and Substance Use: Two Sides of the Same Coin

7 minute read

“An alarming 91% of Hispanic Americans with a substance use disorder don't get the necessary treatment they need at a specialty facility (such as substance abuse rehabilitation centers)” - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) In life, we all have our own battles. Sometimes they're visible, like a sprint to meet a [...]

The Impact of PTSD in Puerto Rico’s Journey to Wellness

5 minute read

PTSD affects approximately 7–9% of adult’s lifetime and about 4% currently [1–4] in the United States (US) -National Library of Medicine Life, as we often hear, isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain. But what happens when the storm turns into a hurricane, an earthquake, or [...]

When a Normal Response to Stress Becomes a Mental Health Condition

4 minute read

“ Anxiety disorders are the most common mental ailments, affecting nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives.” - American Psychiatry Association, 2021 Imagine this: You're constantly on edge, plagued by worry, doubt, and a hyperactive mind. This invisible monster is called anxiety. It might surprise you, but anxiety is actually a part [...]

Unmasking Depression: A Deep Dive into the Mental Health of Puerto Ricans

4 minute read

Over the last thirty years, rates of depression have been alarmingly high among Puerto Ricans. This trend is even more prevalent for those living on the mainland. This raises two important questions: 1. Why is this the case? and 2. How can we make a difference? Comparison between USA & Puerto Rico Depression is an [...]

Accessing Mental Health Services in Puerto Rico

5 minute read

In 2023, we are finally beginning to appreciate the importance of mental health. In Puerto Rico, we face unique challenges to this essential aspect of our wellbeing. We are grappling with a shortage of mental health professionals, limited resources, and a stigma surrounding conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It's not an easy road, [...]

The Reality of Mental Health in Puerto Rico and Opening Paths to Well-being

6 minute read

Mental health conditions can cast a heavy cloud over our lives and the demand for mental health services in Puerto Rico has soared in the last three years. Additionally, our island has a shortage of mental health professionals, limited resources, and a stigma surrounding conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. That's an alarm [...]

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