How Our Brains Process Trauma + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: the struggle to quit antidepressants, an American sex recession, and understanding how we process traumatic events.
FDA Proposes Changes to Mammography Standards for First Time in More than 20 Years
CNN
The mandates include telling women if they have dense breast tissue, which research shows can conceal signs of cancer.
Traumatic Memories Pit Two Neuron Groups against Each Other
Popular Science
This new research offers an entirely new look at the brain—and could offer hope to people suffering from anxiety, PTSD, and other conditions related to stress and trauma.
The Challenge of Going Off of Psychiatric Drugs
The New Yorker
Rachel Aviv reports on one woman’s tumultuous withdrawal journey—which sheds light on the fact that there needs to be more conversations about this topic.
The Share of Americans Not Having Sex Has Reached a Record High
The Washington Post
Interestingly, researchers report that young adults make up a large portion of those contributing to “the Great American Sex Drought.” (To read more about sexual health, look here.)