Mental Health

A conceptual image showing abstract representations of a kidney and a brain connected by subtle lines, wide-angle, 10mm, long exposure, sharp focus, illustrating the kidney-brain axis in the context of mental health research.

Your Kidneys and Your Mind: Unpacking the Surprising Link in Stable Schizophrenia

Hey Everyone, Let’s Talk About Schizophrenia and… Kidneys? So, you know how complex schizophrenia is, right? It’s not just about those challenging psychotic symptoms; there’s also a significant impact on how people think, remember, and process information – what we call cognitive function. This cognitive impairment is a really big…

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Reading Faces Isn’t Enough: The Surprising Ways ERA Affects Medical Student Mental Health

Hey there! Ever wondered what it’s like to be a medical student? Intense, right? Long hours, tough subjects, high stakes… it’s a recipe for stress, anxiety, and let’s be honest, burnout. We often hear about how important it is for future doctors to be good at understanding people, especially their…

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Sweat Your Way to Better Grades (and Sanity)? Exercise, Self-Esteem, and College Mental Health

Hey there! Let’s be real for a second. College life? It’s a wild ride, isn’t it? You’re juggling classes, maybe a job, trying to figure out your future, dealing with social stuff (hello, social media comparisons!), and maybe even navigating family expectations. It’s a lot. And honestly, it’s no surprise…