Category Archives: Mental Health

Drug use has always faced the stigma of being associated with crime and abuse, often leading users down a spiral of criminal behavior and self-destruction. However, new research suggests that the opposite may be true for a particular group of recreational drugs. Psychedelic drugs such as magic mushrooms (psilocybin), LSD, and peyote (mescaline) have been ...click here to read more

Those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have constant unwanted and disturbing thoughts, images, or urges that intrude their minds, causing them a great deal of anxiety and discomfort. These are often ritualistic compulsions, taking the form of checking the stove multiple times or washing their hands repeatedly. Some may even have difficulty throwing things away. ...click here to read more

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and it is a time for raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and supporting mental health efforts. We at Bel Marra believe that mental health is an important issue that doesn’t get much recognition, so we have taken the time to compile a list of ...click here to read more

Agitated depression is a common mental illness among the elderly and is often described as a state of both depressive symptoms and mania. People who suffer from agitated depression are often irritable, have insomnia, panic attacks, or have suicidal thoughts. Unlike other depressive conditions, agitated depression can be rather severe and debilitating. The best agitated ...click here to read more

Getting regular exercise helps to maintain weight, strengthen bones, and even reduces your risk of some cancers. While most people want to get out and do some physical activity, allocating the time for it is the challenge. Physical health may not be the only benefit of getting regular exercise. A new landmark study has revealed ...click here to read more

Do you suffer from a leaky bladder? Are you constantly looking for the nearest bathroom? Do you become anxious at the thought of leaving your house in fear of an accident? If this sounds like you, rest assured that you’re not alone. There are many people who share these fears, anxieties, and stresses. Although bladder ...click here to read more

National Depression Screening Day is held during the Mental Illness Awareness Week every October. It is a time to promote mental health education and to connect with support services if you find yourself in need. To do our part, we here at Bel Marra want to make our readers aware of the impact that mental ...click here to read more

Dear friends, Do you have any phobias? If you’re unsure what a phobia is, it’s an irrational fear of a person, place, thing, or situation. Phobias are actually types of an anxiety disorder and a person with a phobia will do anything in their power to avoid whatever it is causing them this immense fear. ...click here to read more

Marijuana use has seen a gradual acceptance by the general public in the last couple of decades as it has proven to have some beneficial medical properties. But it is it still regarded by many as being a harmful drug that can have negative side effects on users, especially in the very young. For the ...click here to read more

Yoga and meditation are known to promote the body and mind all while reducing stress. Some even say that these practices can be effective healing exercises that help to overcome illness. A new study finds that practicing yoga and meditation has a positive effect on mind-body health as well as stress resilience. Both physiology and ...click here to read more

The use of essential oils for stress relief is just one of the many applications for these versatile liquids. There are many different essential oils that, with the proper application, can be used as an effective remedy for many ailments. Chronic stress is one of the most common reasons people turn to essential oil treatment. ...click here to read more

An estimated 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines, which are recurrent throbbing headaches that typically affect one side of the head. Migraines are considered a primary headache disorder that can last anywhere from two to 72 hours. Having headaches can affect a person’s quality of life, which is why learning how ...click here to read more

Losing your memory to the point where you can’t remember how your children look like is something that is unfathomable to most people. However, it is a condition that affects nearly five million Americans today. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia accounting for nearly 60 to 70 percent of all cases. Dementia ...click here to read more

A new study has found that depression can cause structural changes in the brain. Depression and other mental health issues are a growing epidemic. Despite prolific research into mental health issues, there is still much to learn regarding the origins of these illnesses and how they affect people over the long-term. Depression is currently the ...click here to read more