People sometimes casually joke about being "so OCD" because they like things tidy or organized. But living with obsessive-compulsive disorder is very different from these portrayals. OCD can take over your daily life, your relationships and even your sense of control. Yet one of the most effective treatments available ... Read More
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Over the Counter Depression Medication
When facing depression symptoms, you might wonder if there are effective over-the-counter alternatives to prescription medications. While many supplements and natural remedies claim to support mood and emotional well-being, the reality is more complex than many marketing claims suggest. Understanding what science says ... Read More
Over the counter Anxiety Medication
Much like other health conditions, anxiety disorders vary widely from case to case. Regardless of presentation or severity, the right medication can make a huge difference in navigating life-disrupting anxiety symptoms. So what are the top 10 medications for anxiety, and are they all available only by ... Read More
Trouble Sleeping, Aggressive if Challenged and Other Bipolar Signs
Mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder (BD) come with symptoms and side effects that may demand treatment on their own. To provide the most effective intervention, however, the whole picture has to be revealed. For example, in the case of bipolar and sleep disturbance, treating insomnia without understanding ... Read More
Public Opinion on Mental Health – A Survey
Public perception of mental health in America has changed over the past few decades. Not too long ago, someone might feel ashamed at the mere thought of needing therapy, but social media today is full of young people openly talking about their struggles with mental illness, and the notion of seeing a therapist is ... Read More
What Are Americans’ Worst Phobias? Get the Latest Findings
In an effort to explore Americans' most common fears and how these relate to phobias, we recently conducted a large-scale survey of a broad sample of the U.S. population and asked respondents to tell us what they were most afraid of. The goal was to better understand the relationship between people's worst fears and ... Read More
Alcoholism and Adrenal Fatigue
Did you know that a strong relationship exists between alcohol and cortisol? While having a drink may seem like a quick way to unwind, chronic alcohol use can disrupt the body's delicate hormonal balance — especially when it comes to the adrenal glands. These small but powerful glands play a vital role in managing ... Read More
Trauma and Addiction: What’s the Link?
Trauma, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is "an event, series of events or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual's functioning and mental, ... Read More
