Along with the flu and common cold, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is fairly common during the fall and winter months. In most cases, symptoms are mild and dissipate within a week or so. In other cases, however, symptoms can be severe and even worsen existing medical conditions. Let’s discuss who should get the RSV vaccine…

Psilocybin has gained recent media attention for its potential as a therapeutic in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. Just this month, a Canadian pharmaceuticals company, Cybin, received approval to conduct Phase II of its psilocybin formulation, named CYB001. What is Psilocybin? Psilocybin is a compound found in some 200 species of fungi. Upon ingestion,…

Over the last year, social media usage has skyrocketed. By September 2020, one study found a 72% increase in overall social media use. This may come as no surprise since many of us have found comfort and connection through these platforms amid pandemic lockdowns. Ironically, however, this increased usage has actually been linked to poorer…

In the wake of the pandemic, you may have heard the term “Post Traumatic Growth” bounced around in the media. But what, exactly, is this theory, and is it applicable to COVID-19? What is Post Traumatic Growth? Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) is a psychological theory that defines a period of positive emotional change following an…