Mental Health

Go into any bookstore and you will find stacks upon stacks of self-help books sharing nuggets of wisdom regarding what contributes to a long and healthy life. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics…

If you are living with ADHD – or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — you’re not alone. The condition, which typically originates in childhood but can be diagnosed at any age, impacts millions of children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states…

Though 450 million people around the world struggle with their mental health, only one-third of those people seek the help they need, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. Lisa Kruger, Ph.D., LPC, a psychotherapist at Stepping Stone…

Accessible any time of day from any location, mental health apps have made mental health services increasingly available to those seeking support, reports the National Institute of Mental Health. Technology-based well-being apps come with a variety of benefits. Among them…

Meaningful friendships play an important role in a person’s overall health, as explained by Medical News Today. Because humans are inherently social creatures, people tend to thrive when they are connected to others. Evolution has led humans to create these…

There’s a reason why many people choose beach vacations when they’re planning a getaway. Oceans and “blue spaces” can help improve your mental health, according to research. One 2024 study published in Environment and Behavior showed that people who watched…

When somebody says the term “eating disorder,” what comes to mind? While our culture does have a pervasive idea of what eating disorders are, it is sadly fraught with many misconceptions and stereotypes. Some of these can be harmful to…

Dr. Jarrod Spencer, a sports psychologist and mental health advocate, works with some of the most elite athletes around the world. Thus, it’s no surprise he’s developed important perspectives about their mental health throughout his career. And perhaps one of the most…

Whether it’s situational or chronic, we’ve all experienced anxiety before. The symptoms are familiar: your heart pounds and your chest feels tight, it gets harder to breathe, and your hands get clammy. And all of that makes sense as a…

Some of those with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have been recently finding it difficult to obtain Adderall, a medication that helps manage their condition. However, this is not due to a shortage of Adderall, but rather a shortage of labor. Cherie…