Have you ever been called a hypochondriac? From your perspective, you may have a perfectly reasonable fear of being sick. But this fear could be the result of a mental health condition that constantly interrupts your life and well-being. Hypochondriasis, now known as illness anxiety disorder, is a type of anxiety ... Read More
The Off-Label Overprescription of Some Drugs
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the use of drugs for specific health conditions. Some drugs, however, can be used "off label," meaning a doctor prescribes them for a different condition than its originally approved use or at a different dosage. Prescribing off-label is perfectly ... Read More
Finding Meaning in the Season – The Power of Giving Back
The holidays are a great time to embrace the power of giving back. Whether you're dropping a few dollars in a red kettle as you leave the store or volunteering at a soup kitchen, charity is good for the soul. But that's not all — your brain may benefit too. Dive into the psychology behind donating to charity, and ... Read More
Common Medications for Treating Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes psychosis, a condition that affects your perception of reality. When experiencing psychosis from schizophrenia, you may hold false beliefs about yourself and the world, see or hear things that don't exist and display unusual thought and speech patterns. These symptoms can ... Read More
Actor Cary Grant’s Surprising Experience with LSD
From the late 1930s to the early 1960s, the name of Cary Grant was synonymous with the debonair leading man of Hollywood's golden age. Coming up through the studio system, Grant starred in some of the most successful films of the Silver Screen era, such as Bringing Up Baby, Arsenic and Old Lace and An Affair to ... Read More
Discovering More Appreciation in Your Daily Life
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is key to having good mental health. Learn how to make space for gratitude and appreciate life's big and little things. Take a second to think about things in your life you're thankful for. Right now, your mind is probably full of happy thoughts about your friends and family, ... Read More
Common Medications for Treating Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression, is a mental illness that causes abrupt mood swings and changes in energy levels and makes daily activities difficult. It affects just over 4% of the adult population of the United States. Those with bipolar disorder often have manic episodes that last days and ... Read More
Migraines and Mental Health: What’s the Relationship?
If you've ever had a migraine, you know firsthand how debilitating it can be. Be they chronic or episodic, migraines can leave you out of commission for days at a time. Unfortunately, the cause of this condition can be hard to pin down, making attempts at prevention a challenge. Recent research has illuminated a ... Read More
