This category focuses on mental health, emotional balance, and psychological resilience. Articles explore practical approaches to wellbeing, stress management, and sustaining mental health in everyday life, work, and community settings.
Screen time is still a relatively new phenomenon, with studies beginning to explore its impact on children’s developing brains (via American Psychological Association). While more long-term studies are needed to truly understand how the use of phones, tablets, and other…
Zoloft is a brand name for the medication sertraline, which belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and…
A later alarm time, no morning commute or hassle with what to wear, the convenience of working in your pajamas only minutes after rousing from your nighttime slumber. All the perks of a remote or work-from-home job sound delightful. For…
According to a 2024 study in Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience, a panic attack is a sudden outbreak of extreme fear or distress that peaks within 10 minutes and can last for several moments. It can happen unexpectedly, and can be…
If someone has a personality disorder, it means that their thoughts and actions differ in meaningful ways from what is considered normal in their culture (via PsychDB). Their questionable thought and behavior patterns typically show up in adolescence or young…
Having bipolar disorder can feel like an emotional whirlwind is continuously going on inside your mind. The drastic shifts in mood associated with bipolar disorder can sometimes make it difficult to function, as they can contribute to friction in relationships…
Shopping for the holidays can be stressful, but finding the right gift for someone with anxiety can be difficult. You might think that setting up an appointment for a spa getaway might help, but the idea of commitment might bring…
The World Health Organization estimates that around 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression. Symptoms of depression can include poor concentration, hopelessness, disrupted sleep, or low energy for at least two weeks. According to Harvard Medical School, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT),…
According to the University of California at San Francisco, chest pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to the emergency room. The condition can be caused by a number of different factors, including anxiety and panic attacks…
If you’re a tea drinker, that can mean a number of different things. Perhaps you’re a fan of fruity teas, such as passion fruit or something citrusy to start your morning off on the right foot. Brewed from the leaves…