People with ADHD have trouble directing their attention. Because of this, they often notice things other people don’t. This can lead to strange associations. People with ADHD also tend to be highly passionate about something and tend to focus more on it than most people. This is another reason why ADHD and creativity go hand […]
Mental Health, Art & Nootropics
Mental health issues affect a staggering number of people, yet these issues are the ones we talk about the least. There are very simple yet powerful steps you can take to safeguard, improve or regain your mental health, including art therapy, nootropics, and pharmaceutical interventions. The articles in this category focus on using art therapy and nootropic supplements to improve mental health.
Signs your ADHD medication dose is too high
In the United States right now, around 6 million children aged 2-17 have been diagnosed with some form of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Of those, over half (62%) are on some kind of ADHD medication: usually it is either Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin or Vyvanse. Despite ADHD being so prevalent, there is often very little […]
5-HTP for ADHD: Will it help you focus?
As ADHD diagnoses continue to trend upwards in the US, more and more people are looking for natural alternatives to Adderall and other ADHD medication. One potential over the counter substitute for these pharmaceutical drugs is 5-HTP, or 5-Hydroxytryptophan as it is more properly known. This might sound strange at first if you know anything […]
Art Therapy for OCD: Is it effective?
When you combine OCD therapy with art, drawing, and clay work, it can help to ease OCD symptoms. Imagine spending an hour working with clay to create pottery. You can also dip your fingers into paint to make a picture that will be proudly displayed on the fridge. Art can be more than a hobby. […]
Is Art Therapy Good For PTSD?
PTSD can be crippling. People who have experienced extreme trauma can sometimes still be dealin with the after-effects years later. Sadly, some people never fully get over a traumatic event. Instead they live with things like anxiety, phobias and insomnia for decades. Fortunately, there are several way that people with PTSD can get help and […]
What Part Of The Brain Is Used For Art?
What part of the brain is responsible for artistic thinking? Since we began making serious advances in the field of cognitive neuroscience, there has been a relentless drive for researches to identify the locus of every facet of cognitive function within the brain. The thinking seems to be that we can find an exact point […]
Switching From Adderall to Ritalin For Tolerance
During a drug tolerance break, a person who has grown tolerable to Adderall will be off the drug for a week or so. Afterward, he or she will probably be sensitive again. During that week, people often find that their productivity and overall cognitive performance falls off a cliff. That’s why many people taking an […]
Does Mucuna Pruriens Increase Dopamine?
Those of you looking for dopaminergic supplements will have no doubt seen Mucuna pruriens (also known as Velvet Bean) mentioned more than once. There’s definitely a good reason for this; Mucuna pruriens is believed to be one of the most powerful dopamine-boosting nootropics in existence, capable of rapidly raising dopamine levels in the brain and […]