Featured in Mental Health

Empathy has become something of a buzzword in today's increasingly polarized society. Years ago, the only time most of us would hear the word "empathy" was when psychologists talked about sociopathic serial murderers like Jeffrey Dahmer or Ted Bundy on TV crime shows. But what do psychologists mean when they make ... Read More

Adult ADHD was once considered rare in the United States, but in recent years, the diagnosis has become increasingly common. Today, 4.4% of American adults meet the criteria for an adult ADHD diagnosis. Understanding what an ADHD diagnosis means for an adult in the United States can help reduce the stigma surrounding ... Read More

Procrastination is something that happens to everyone at some point. Whether it's letting the dishes pile up in the sink, pushing the grocery shopping to another day, or waiting until the last minute to prep for a presentation at work, it's normal to put off things we don't want to do. But when is procrastination a ... Read More

Sitting for extended periods of time is linked to an increased risk for many health problems. If the type of work you do for a living involves long periods of sitting, you don't have to accept those increased health risks sitting down. In fact, simply by breaking up your sitting routine with short exercise rounds and ... Read More

Bipolar disorder can cause a person to experience extreme mood swings. When someone is in the middle of an emotional high like mania or hypomania, their behavior can dramatically shift. Most people have changes in energy, becoming much more active or talkative. Feelings of euphoria are also extremely common, leading to ... Read More

Are you one of the 36 million Americans who suffer from migraines? According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most common health disorder in the world. What you may not know is that there's a strong scientific link between migraines and mental health. Migraines are more than just ... Read More

If you've ever brushed your hair and had to do quite a bit of cleanup afterward or been shocked at how much hair is in the drain after wash day, you probably already know how it feels to deal with hair loss. Hair loss, formally known as alopecia, can happen for a variety of reasons, including age, hormonal imbalances, ... Read More

There has been substantial progress in how the medical community and people in general view mental health issues. Even so, stigma and fear of stigmatization continue to be barriers. Collectively, of course, we now know that one in five people will suffer clinical depression at some point during their lives—and the ... Read More