The Scope Blog

Talking about HIV shouldn’t be taboo! Conversation with your healthcare provider is crucial for your health and well-being. By discussing prevention strategies, we can empower ourselves and others to reduce the risk of transmission. Together, we can break stigma and provide support to those affected by HIV.

Depression and anxiety may be more common than the common cold. So why don’t we talk about them, especially in the workplace?

Addiction is a complex and deeply personal challenge. It doesn’t discriminate — it can affect anyone, no matter their age, gender or background. Whether it's you, a family member, a friend or a co-worker, understanding addiction is the first step toward finding help and hope.

When the clocks move forward or backward for daylight saving time (DST), it’s more than just a minor inconvenience — it can impact your sleep and overall well-being.

For mental health advocates, therapists and art lovers alike, understanding the therapeutic power of art can unlock new pathways to healing and self-discovery.

Body positivity is not just about accepting your physical appearance but also loving and celebrating your body for what it can do rather than how it looks.

Finding balance and managing stress isn't just possible — it's essential for our well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical strategies to shift from a state of burnout to one of balance, emphasizing professional insights and actionable advice.

Lack of sleep not only amplifies symptoms of mental health conditions such as an anxiety and depresssion, but can also be a precursor to them. Adopting healthy sleep habits can be a game-changer for both your sleep quality and your mental health.

Having a loved one nearing the end of life can be a difficult time for both the patient and their family members. Oftentimes, hospice care is recommended as a way to provide comfort and support during this difficult transition. However, some loved ones may be resistant to hospice care and may not understand the benefits it can provide. By understanding their fears and concerns, answering their questions and more, families can help their loved ones receive the care they need.

The key to sticking to New Year’s resolutions is having a plan. Learn how making mini-resolutions will help you live a healthier lifestyle all year long.

Acting as a caregiver for a family member can be a rewarding experience, allowing you to spend time and care for someone you love. Caregiving covers a range of situations from those who just need a little extra help caring for themselves to those who are undergoing things such as surgery recovery, cancer treatment and terminal illness. No matter what your role is, one important factor that is often overlooked is who takes care of the caregiver.

Men are less likely to seek medical help than women. Despite unique health challenges they face, many men neglect their well-being. Don't wait until it's too late – prioritize your health now!

While kids are buzzing with the excitement of getting back to school and the days growing shorter, have you found yourself feeling down for no apparent reason as summer closes? You’re not alone. Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a little-known condition that’s more common condition than you think.

You feel it as soon as you open your eyes. That pressure across your face. You try to take a deep breath through your nose and know, you have yet another sinus infection. Different than your average cold or flu, a sinus infection is a much different beast. When they are recurrent, a deeper look may be warranted.

Depression among adolescents is at an all-time high. It’s easy to think, “not my kid” — especially if they seem to be doing all the things that are expected of young people. But depression can be silent. Even the seemingly most vibrant young person with an active social life, friends, good grades and extracurricular activities can be masking pain not easily seen.