Mental Health

When TikTok unveiled its Bold Glamour filter, millions of users were impressed by how realistic the makeup and face sculpting were compared to other filters. Some told NBC News how shocking it could be to look so glamorous one moment…

Every other year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which reports on trends relating to sexual behavior, substance use, violence, and mental health in high school students. The newest data, released…

On its own, anxiety refers to uncontrollable feelings of stress or worry about uncertain outcomes (via Healthline). Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety at some point. However, it is not normal to have these feelings all the time or for extended…

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a widely misunderstood condition (via Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience). Formerly known as “multiple personality disorder”, its legitimacy as a psychiatric illness was once questioned by clinicians who believed it was simply a more severe presentation…

TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat are the top social media platforms among teens, and 35% of teens say they use social media constantly, according to Pew Research. Although teens typically post on a variety of topics, about a third of…

Depression is a main cause behind poor health outcomes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Current research suggests that a staggering 300 million people across the globe struggle with depression. While depression doesn’t discriminate — it can happen to anyone, regardless…

When it comes to mental health, social media, particularly TikTok, is the epitome of a double-edged sword. As the Surgeon General’s Advisory on youth mental health points out, social media can play a major role in letting people struggling with…

Depression can be debilitating, affecting how we can carry on with our lives. According to a 2024 study in the Journal of Medicine and Life, just one-fourth of people with depression can access proper medication and therapy, and even then,…

Dealing with anxiety can be tough, but some people are actually so good at living with it that they can accomplish daily tasks and may even seem to be very successful. These people have what is referred to as high-functioning…

Regular exercise is a key component of healthy living. It keeps you fit, increases your energy, builds muscle mass, and much more. Over time, it may improve mental well-being, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost your productivity, says the Cleveland…