Churchill’s Unlikely Source of Success: The Black Dog

Would you believe me if I said World War II may have been won as a result of something as simple as a black dog? No, not the black dog as in the barking canine. The term “black dog” was made infamous by Winston Churchill when he used it…

Stigma and Treatment in Epilepsy- When Surgery is Actually the Best Option

By: Stephanie Tuminello

Patients and doctors alike oftentimes consider surgery the last resort in epilepsy treatment. This is because of how radical a method of treatment this…

Stressful Conditions

By: Sabiha Toni

Anxiety is a universal struggle, whether it is about final exams, tax season, or failing relationships. However, the stress that most of us encounter and cope with may seem magnitudes more stressful for a person with an anxiety disorder. In the case…

So What is PTSD?

By: Jie Hu

It is natural to feel frightened when a person is in danger. The sense of fear prepares the body to either fight or flight the situation in order to defend oneself from harm. However, for people who have post traumatic stress disorder, the sense of fear and pain…

Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

By: Jie Hu

People who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to find it hard to get through the day because they have problems managing themselves in their daily activities. The many symptoms of the disorder…

Heartbroken: Is Depression a risk factor for heart disease?

by: Danling Chen

While clinical depression is classified as a mental illness, it can nonetheless give rise to a number of somatic (physical) symptoms. From headaches to weight loss, depression’s…