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Roughly 9% of people in the United States will develop an eating disorder at some point in their lives, and every 52 minutes, someone in the country dies as a direct result of eating disorders. Fortunately, the risk of serious health complications declines with treatment. Knowing how to help someone with an eating ... Read More

Anxiety is among the most common mental illnesses, with nearly one in five of the nation's adult population living with some form of this disorder. Despite the fact that it's highly treatable, only about a third of people ever receive formal treatment. Whether or not someone is receiving professional treatment for ... Read More

More than 40 million Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder. It can cripple their lives, rob them of joy, and jeopardize jobs, families, relationships, and futures. Yet, anxiety can alert us that something's wrong, out of kilter, or off-track. The key for those who struggle with anxiety or family members eager to ... Read More

In recent months, National Public Radio published a piece about the ethics of true crime as entertainment, coinciding with a number of surveys that report just how popular true crime watching happens to be in the U.S.. As it happens, true crime is immensely popular, with almost two out of three Americans calling ... Read More

Everyone worries, right? How can we afford to replace the roof this year? Is my job on the line when the company downsizes? What if I can't complete my degree on time? What if they are cheating on me? We all experience worry and symptoms of anxiety from time to time. It's normal to worry about issues ... Read More

Awareness of neurodevelopmental disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has reached an all-time high, thanks in part to a greater understanding of what these conditions are and how they affect people. Consequently, many people are realizing in adulthood that they may have ADHD and never received ... Read More

Relationships can be complicated, and even strong, healthy relationships take work and can, at times, cause stress. So many of us have grown up being taught to prize loyalty, to stick it out when times get tough, and to “make it work.” But what about deal breakers? What happens when you ask yourself, “Am I in a ... Read More

Humans are social creatures, and it’s not surprising that close relationships are a priority for most people. While a strong support system or a romantic partner isn’t a cure for a mental illness, there is a link between mental health and intimacy. Building intimacy in a relationship and maintaining it are among the ... Read More