Mad in America

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

W e are living in an era of unparalleled prosperity, driven by advances in technology that have made the basic necessities of life—food, water, shelter—widely accessible to many. Life in America has generally become easier due to technological advancements. when agriculture began and modern civilization developed.

Genetics and mental health 113

Genetics and mental health Agriculture Neurotransmitters and mental health Technology 113

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The National Centre for PTSD attributes this to the fact that men are more likely to experience trauma, but women are more likely to develop PTSD, possibly due to higher emotional sensitivity and reactivity, which increases susceptibility to mood disorders. There have also been notable shifts in the types of traumatic events leading to PTSD.

Resilience and coping 141

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Then, finally, technology offered a solution: insurmountably high fences and surveillance cameras. The suicides seemed to trigger a general darkening in the mood at the schools. Nearly a dozen Palo Alto teens died this way. Finally, the City of Palo Alto put a security guard there. It was terrible when the kids died.

Nutrition and mood 108

Nutrition and mood Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Technology 108