Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive, disruptive and uncontrollable worry and fear over day-to-day situations. Affecting nearly a fifth of the population, these disorders represent the most common mental illnesses in the United States, with about 23 percent of females and 14 percent of males meeting the ... Read More
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Is Anxiety a Disability? What Protections Are There?
What Is Separation Anxiety – and Who Can Experience It?
Stop negative thoughts with these five CBT techniques. Learn how to recognize cognitive distortions and develop more positive ways of thinking. Positive thinking makes it easier to stay focused, sleep better, cope with stress and stay away from drugs and alcohol. With some practice and a few CBT techniques, you can ... Read More
Tourettes: The Mental Health Challenges
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a condition of the central nervous system that causes an individual to have tics. These tics manifest as uncontrollable twitches, sudden movements or sounds, such as grunts. The disease was first identified in the early 19th century by the French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette. ... Read More
Male Actors and Pressures to Conform with Body Standards
The popularity of the Barbie movie brought back old debates about beauty standards in mainstream media. Female beauty standards are well discussed. In the book The All-Consuming Nation: Chasing the American Dream Since World War II, author Mark H. Lytle notes that if Barbie were real, she would have a BMI of 16.24, ... Read More
Understanding the Causes and Impact of Brain Fog
If you've ever felt like your brain's running in slow motion or you just can't focus, you could have brain fog. There are many different brain fog causes, and the symptoms can be quite debilitating. Finding strategies to manage the symptoms of brain fog can make life easier while you're recovering from the underlying ... Read More
4 Signs Depression Is Affecting Your Relationships
It can be hard to tell how your issues affect others around you. If you're suffering from depression, you can often feel isolated and alone. But you likely have people in your life who love and care for you. And despite what you may think, those people have noticed your depression. So, wondering how does depression ... Read More
What Is Delusion Disorder?
Movies and television may portray characters experiencing delusions as part of a storyline or plot. News accounts of individuals acting bizarre and threateningly often describe the person as delusional. Are these accurate descriptions or stereotypes? What is a delusional disorder, and what does it look like? What a ... Read More
Remote Relationships and the Effects on Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has had lasting effects on the way society operates. One of the most notable changes is the shift to working from home for many individuals and digital social events via Zoom rather than in-person gatherings. While these changes allow people around the world to connect virtually, there are ... Read More
