If someone asked you to list the things that you’re grateful for, what would you say? Maybe you would say that you’re grateful for your family, your friends, the ability to read and write, or the roof over your head.…
Exercise offers a plethora of physical, mental, and emotional benefits, from mood support to better sleep (per Mayo Clinic). A 2024 study in General Hospital Psychiatry found that 12 weeks of moderate-intensity cardio exercise helped ease obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptom…
In today’s digital age, kids find it hard to imagine life without the internet. We ourselves use it to connect with friends and family, stay up-to-date on news and events, and even work remotely. Willough Jenkins, MD, is the Medical…
Most people have experienced days when they felt blue and didn’t want to get out of bed. For those living with depression, these days are a common occurrence. Some of these symptoms may seem obvious. However, other signs of depression…
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s all too easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of stress and anxiety. While some degree of worry is inevitable in life, some people deal with a more pervasive and…
If you feel all jingle-jangly inside during the festive holidays rather than joyously wanting to sing “Jingle Bells,” then you’re not alone. In fact, a 2024 study by OnePoll found that an astonishing 88% of those surveyed found Christmas to…
Psychological well-being influences so much of our lives. It can impact our relationships, work, and our physical health. Mental health deals with internal experiences such as thoughts, emotions, personality, and cognitive function. Behavioral health takes a broader approach by looking…
A mental health crisis isn’t a medical diagnosis, and it doesn’t refer to one particular kind of mental illness or fixed set of symptoms (via PsychCentral). Rather, it’s a general phrase used to refer to an abnormal response to stress…
Hypochondriasis, also known as health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness (via the Cleveland Clinic). People with hypochondriasis (or hypochondria) may have a preoccupation with their health…
Although people might joke that they have OCD about cleanliness or grammar, obsessive-compulsive disorder is a serious condition that can disrupt a person’s life. People with OCD can be plagued with frequent, intrusive thoughts about things like hygiene, perfection, or…