Content in this category addresses suicide prevention through awareness, early intervention, and supportive responses. The focus is on understanding risk, strengthening protective factors, and promoting compassionate, evidence-informed approaches to crisis prevention.
Acne affects nearly 50 million Americans each year, making it the most common skin condition in the United States (per American Academy of Dermatology Association). And while the extent of acne’s prevalence may make it seem like no big deal,…
While you may know about different types of eating disorders, a term that’s often heard less frequently is “disordered eating.” “Disordered eating is more common than one might think,” says Jennie Kramer, MSW, LCSW-R, CEDS, Senior Clinical Advisor to the…
Your favorite rom-com or reality show might depict someone continually questioning their relationship — comparing it with others, perhaps, or sharing doubts with a friend. Normal levels of anxiety about a new (or established) relationship are one thing, but when…
For many, needles aren’t medical tools; they’re triggers for intense fear and anxiety. Fear of needles, known as trypanophobia, is very common, affecting up to 2 in 3 children and 1 in 4 adults, according to the Centers for Disease…
Most times, you don’t think much about the simple act of yawning until someone sitting across from you opens their mouth in a big loud yawn and you follow suit. Yawns have perplexed scientists for quite some time. But there…
One out of every five people in the United States struggles with mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). However, half of these people seek help for their condition. Dr. Hiser said the first…
When somebody says the term “eating disorder,” what comes to mind? While our culture does have a pervasive idea of what eating disorders are, it is sadly fraught with many misconceptions and stereotypes. Worse still, some of these misconceptions make…
Many women can attest to the myriad of symptoms that may accompany ovulation, whether the symptoms are physical or mental. Ovulation is the process that happens when ovaries release a mature egg that is ready to be fertilized, signaled by…
When you think of an eating disorder, you might imagine someone who’s very thin and struggles to maintain their weight. But eating disorders are more complex than that. Bulimia nervosa, often just referred to as bulimia, is a serious and…
This article contains discussion of disordered eating. Fans of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” will notice a slightly different cast when they tune in for Season 13. Besides two new Housewives, they’ll notice that a longtime cast member of…