If you wake up every morning with a stiff neck or an aching back, your mattress may be part of the problem. And here’s the thing: Most people just don’t realize the surface they sleep on plays a big role in how their spine, muscles, and joints feel the next day. A mattress can cause […]

Alcohol has long been a part of military culture, from toasts at formal dinners to beers shared among peers after deployments. But beneath this camaraderie lies a serious alcohol abuse problem in the U.S. military. This article from KayaWell explains the scale of this problem, including considerations of cultural traditions, stress factors, mental health and […]

Drinking alcohol cause headaches, and people who stop drinking are often surprised to experience them during the first few days of sobriety. Although concerning, these headaches are common and usually temporary as part of withdrawal and adjustment. In this article, KayaWell answers all your questions on what causes these headaches, how long they last and […]

When a person ‘s problem with mental health comes to the attention of the criminal justice system, the court may order treatment  intervention instead of regular sentencing. This could include therapy, psychiatric treatment, medication management or residential rehabilitation. In this article KayaWell helps to discuss how effective court-ordered mental health treatment is at actually helping […]

Covert abuse, often referred to as “hidden abuse,” does not involve outward physical aggression or visible cruelty, but instead relies on subtle manipulation, emotional invalidation, gaslighting, and control—behaviours that can ultimately lead to the need for Mental Health Treatment. It ‘s just as bad for the person who is affected by it ( and sometimes […]