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If you're like most people, you've probably been to the doctor for the flu or an illness such as chicken pox. During your visit, the doctor may have prescribed medications and sent you home with a treatment plan and a follow-up appointment. You trust the process because you've recovered from past illnesses and can see ... Read More

Struggling with anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone, and treatment is available. Around 17.6% of U.S. adults say they experienced some type of anxiety disorder in the past 2 weeks. For many people, anxiety medication can play an important role in managing symptoms, especially when stress or worry starts ... Read More

Grief is something almost everyone experiences at some point. As of 2021, around 26% of the U.S. population had lost both of their parents, and 44.2% had lost at least one parent. Whether you've already had to face grief or not, it's normal to fear losing someone close to you, and that fear of loss can be quite ... Read More

People mostly talk about fatherhood in terms of milestones. The first steps, the first day of school, the teenager who suddenly stops talking to you. What comes up far less is what's happening inside you throughout it, including the emotional weight of fatherhood and what it quietly does to a man's mental health. When ... Read More

Depression is a common mental health condition that negatively affects how you think, feel, act and respond to certain situations. In 2021, approximately 8% of adults in the United States reported having at least one major depressive episode. Of those individuals, only three-fourths received treatment due to lack of ... Read More

Burnout often takes center stage in workplace wellness discussions. However, its counterpart — known as boreout — can be equally detrimental to your mental health and professional development. Boreout occurs when you experience chronic boredom and disengagement at work, leading to feelings of emptiness, frustration and ... Read More

Trauma can have serious effects on people. In fact, 6 out of 100 Americans will suffer from trauma-related PTSD during their lifetime. But how does trauma affect the brain? The answer is important for recognizing the impact of trauma on the brain and finding effective healing strategies. From altering neural pathways ... Read More

Many men grow up hearing the same messages, such as stay strong or keep it together. At the same time, emotional control is often praised while vulnerability is treated as weakness. Those lessons can eventually turn into emotional suppression, where feelings are pushed down instead of processed in healthy ways. The ... Read More