Behavioral & Mental Health

Depression is a common mental health condition that negatively affects how you think, feel, act and respond to certain situations. In 2021, approximately 8% of adults in the United States reported having at least one major depressive episode. Of those individuals, only three-fourths received treatment due to lack of ... Read More

Burnout often takes center stage in workplace wellness discussions. However, its counterpart — known as boreout — can be equally detrimental to your mental health and professional development. Boreout occurs when you experience chronic boredom and disengagement at work, leading to feelings of emptiness, frustration and ... Read More

Trauma can have serious effects on people. In fact, 6 out of 100 Americans will suffer from trauma-related PTSD during their lifetime. But how does trauma affect the brain? The answer is important for recognizing the impact of trauma on the brain and finding effective healing strategies. From altering neural pathways ... Read More

Being able to express emotions is a vital aspect of mental health, healthy relationships, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, this valuable skill isn't nurtured in everyone. Boys and men in particular are often denied the tools and support they need to understand, express, and manage their emotions in a healthy, ... Read More

Every 68 seconds, someone in this country is sexually assaulted, according to the Department of Justice’s National Crime Victimization Survey; and nine out of 10 survivors of sexual assault are women, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network has said. The mental health consequences of this type of trauma, as the ... Read More

Doomscrolling: It happens to the best of us. While the occasional scroll through social media or news feeds isn't a problem, it can become an issue if you do it constantly. This behavior can be difficult to quit, even when it starts having a negative impact on mental health. Keep reading to learn more about the meaning ... Read More

We've all popped a pimple or picked at a scab. It can be a satisfying feeling, as shown by the fact that YouTube channels are devoted to these topics with hundreds of thousands of followers. But what happens when picking at your skin becomes a compulsion — or even worse, a way to self-harm? Compulsive skin picking, or ... Read More

Many children are picky eaters, with specific rules about what they'll eat and how their food must be served. As they age, most children grow out of these restrictive habits. However, some hold onto restrictive food tendencies and even see them intensify with age. Sometimes these tendencies are so extreme that they ... Read More