by VentSpace Team | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is well known that anxiety is common in the United States—approximately 40 million American adults have a diagnosed anxiety disorder. However, many may not realize how often mental illness affects children. About 1 in 12 children in the U.S. struggle with diagnosed...
by VentSpace Team | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
In a massive study of more than 20,000 men and women, sugar intake was linked to mental disorders. The Whitehall II study found that those in the top third percentile for sugar consumption were more likely to develop depression within five years. It is common...
by VentSpace Team | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Vulnerability is sometimes described as a negative or undesirable experience. After all, we evolved to protect ourselves and our families and make sure we are not susceptible to attack. However, in recent years, the concept of vulnerability as an important and...
by VentSpace Team | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
You may have heard the word “serotonin” used in connection with mental health. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter (a chemical that carries signals through the brain) that serves many functions, but it is most popularly recognized for contributing to a sense of happiness...
by VentSpace Team | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Depression is a common mental illness and affects more than 18 million U.S. adults (1 in 10) in any given year, according to the Hope for Depression Research Foundation. More than 300 million people worldwide also struggle with depression. Individuals of all ages,...
by VentSpace Team | May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
It may not be a comfortable topic to discuss, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sucide and homicide are on the rise among young people—and the topic is a devastating reality for the families of those young people. A report published by...
