Could using Facebook, a smartphone, or other bright electronic device just before bedtime explain your poor sleep? Bright light is known to disturb sleep, so try keeping your last hour before sleep "technology free" to see if you notice a difference. The research is still unclear, but 95% of adults admit to using technology devices in the hour prior to going to bed. The National Sleep Foundation says 50-70 million Americans complain of not sleeping well in any given week. Is there a connection?…

Schizophrenia, bipolar order, anxiety disorder, hearing voices - these psychiatric terms have become part of everyday news. Do you know what they mean? A mental illness is a mental condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Having a better understanding of these conditions can reduce fear, help you play a role in reducing stigma, and allow you to act and intervene more quickly to help a friend or loved one exhibiting sudden or…