Behavioral & Mental Health

Food addiction is more than a love for different cuisine or a specific item. When you're addicted to food, you spend many hours obsessing over what you'll eat, when you'll eat and how you plan on getting more food. Food addicts require large amounts of food to feel satisfied and continue to eat in spite of weight gain ... Read More

Growing research shows that mental health in the gay community is an ongoing concern. The Trevor Project has found that 40% of LGBTQ+ youth have considered suicide, and 68% report symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, the statistics don't improve at the other end of life. SAGE, an advocacy group for ... Read More

There are many types of mental health disorders, and their characteristics and symptoms can at times resemble one another. As types of mental illness, personality disorders and mood disorders often have similar presentations and overlapping symptoms, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. With both ... Read More

In the world of sports, it is not uncommon for one coach or another to tell a competitor, “Get your head in the game.” A strong mental focus is essential, after all, to virtually any type of athletic performance. But what if you can’t get your head in the game? What do you do when your mental game is off? Athletes ... Read More

Depression is among the most common mental health disorders, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that about five percent of U.S. adults are living with this condition. Fortunately, depression is a treatable condition, and most people can enjoy a better quality of life with professional help. ... Read More

High-performance athletes spend countless hours in the gym and on the field, but competing and succeeding at the top level of sports requires your mind to be just as fit. Getting stuck in negative thoughts and self-talk in sports can paralyze you with anxiety and doubt, but overcoming negativity can help unlock your ... Read More

With greater mental health awareness comes a better understanding of the urban effect on mental health. This understanding has resulted in the idea of the "anxious city" — meaning metro areas are thought to make inhabitants prone to conditions like anxiety and depression. For many, a change of environment is the key ... Read More