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.
We all know that food is necessary to fuel our bodies, but there are many people who have a complicated relationship with food. If you’re someone who feels stress and anxiety about eating, there are many people who understand what…
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…
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…
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…
The World Health Organization estimates that 5% of adults in the world suffer from depression. Along with depressive moods and lack of motivation, depression can also manifest as pain or fatigue in the body, especially in some cultures. Chronic disease…
Anxiety can spill into sleep, work, relationships, and decision‑making. Research also links chronic psychological distress with higher health risks over time—another reason to take symptoms seriously and seek support early. In a 2012 meta-analysis published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ),…
Anxiety is a beast that affects millions of people all over the world – upwards of 300 million, according to recent World Health Organization statistics. It’s common among people of all ages and genders, and its root causes vary wildly.…
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects more than 14 million adults over age 18 in the United States, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. It’s considered to be a brain disorder affecting a person’s ability to control…
The night is winding down and you’re trying to fall asleep, but your mind can’t stop entertaining intrusive thoughts. We’ve all had those nights, and it’s important to be able to recognize whether it’s an occasional issue or something that…
We all have days where we feel overwhelmed by everything on our plate. Maybe you have schoolwork to complete, work multiple jobs, care for dependents, or have a host of after-school activities to get the kids to on time. Buzzfeed’s…