On June 25, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Tristin Murphy Act into law, marking a significant shift in Florida’s approach to handling individuals with mental illnesses within the criminal justice system. The legislation, named after Tristin Murphy—a 37-year-old man with schizophrenia who tragically took his own life in a Florida prison in 2021—aims to […]
Month: June 2025
Chronic inflammation and depression linked in groundbreaking research
A recent large-scale study conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh sheds light on the link between chronic inflammation and depression, as well as other affective disorders such as bipolar disorder and anxiety. Analyzing data from more than 1.5 million adults in the UK, the study, which was published on June 24, 2025, in […]
Behavioral Activation: A Simple and Effective Approach to Overcome Depression
Depression is incredibly common, and it can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. If you’ve been struggling to feel like yourself, there’s a surprisingly straightforward strategy that may help: Behavioral Activation. This approach to treating depression is backed by science, easy to get started with, and focused on reconnecting you with what matters most […]
