The holidays are synonymous with many things. For many of us, celebrating around the Thanksgiving table or opening presents on Christmas morning would not be complete without the presence of family and loved ones. Yet it’s also the case that for many of us, celebrating the holidays with family can be stressful— to the ... Read More
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Treatment Options for OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder affects nearly 1 in 40 Americans, and many more could be dealing with symptoms that haven't been formally diagnosed. The rituals — such as excessive hand-washing, extreme attention to cleanliness and repetitive behaviors like tapping — and anxiety associated with OCD can seriously affect a ... Read More
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Mental health is a fragile subject. As a topic that was previously heavily stigmatized — and is still stigmatized in mainstream culture to a point — talking about mental health isn't always easy. While more and more celebrities are speaking out about their own challenges, like Lady Gaga and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, ... Read More
5 Forgotten Benefits of Traveling for Your Mental Health
Travel has long been viewed as an activity for those privileged with time and money — a bonus, if a person happens to be able to take time away from work or their other day-to-day responsibilities. A growing body of evidence supports the theory that travel isn't just for recreation. This evidence suggests that when ... Read More
Ensure Your Family Vacation is Low-Stress, Big on Fun and Rest
Internet advertisements for hotels, beaches, and amusement parks show families laughing and enjoying their time together. They show smiling parents lounging on a sunny beach while kids play in the sand and ocean. They show happy parents and their kids on amusement park rides or meeting Mickey Mouse at Disneyland. We ... Read More
Depression Treatment
Depression, better known as major depressive disorder, is a common but serious medical illness. It affects the way you act, think and feel. Major depressive disorder alone affects more than 21 million people in the U.S., but there are various types of depression, including: Major depression Bipolar disorder ... Read More
Signs and Symptoms of OCD
The acronym OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a common colloquial in everyday speech. Regularly used to describe behavior that is nitpicky or considered slightly neurotic in the public eye, OCD is often viewed as an occasional trait rather than a serious mental health challenge for those who have received a ... Read More
Why Does My Depression Get Worse During the Holidays?
The "holiday blues'" are a fairly common occurrence whether you have a diagnosed mental illness or not. That doesn't mean, however, that holiday depression is any less upsetting, especially if it's you who's feeling your depression is worse during holidays. Instead of holiday depression, however, what you may be ... Read More
