Mental Health

Ignoring negative feelings when they come to the surface is something many people do. Maybe you were hurt by something a friend said but chose not to say anything to them, or you were having a bad day but put…

Although anyone of any age can experience depression, BrainsWay reports that, on average, major depressive disorder sets in between the ages of 35 and 40. Yet research shows rates of depression appear to be increasing amongst alternate age groups, reports…

When primary care physician Dr. Nora Lansen has an appointment with a patient, she wants to hear about much more than just the symptoms that brought them into her office or her virtual office on the Galileo app. Dr. Lansen…

Anxiety refers to an intense feeling of worry or stress about something in your life with an uncertain outcome. Occasional anxiety is normal, but it can be diagnosed as a mental illness if the condition interferes with your daily life…

Anxiety affects about one in five adults in the United States, making it one of the most common mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Although therapy and medication can help treat anxiety, researchers are looking…

Most of us probably don’t think too much about how we’re connected to ourselves, the people around us, and the world in general. In fact, it’s likely something many take for granted. But those who deal with disassociation know just…

A diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically established during childhood when difficulties in the classroom are observed and other criteria for the disorder are met, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). ADHD symptoms can persist into adulthood, and…

All of us can relate to having some insecurities about our bodies, which is quite normal. A problem arises when our insecurities become so loud that they affect our thoughts and actions in an unhealthy way. For example, eating disorders…

Picky eating is common among kids (and even adults), with most people eventually growing out of it. But when this doesn’t happen — and you go as far as to refuse to eat an entire food group to the point…

Nearly one in 10 Americans experienced depression between 2024 and 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, and there are many treatment options to help, from medication to therapy and more.  Family medicine specialist Dr. Pauline Jose, Medical Director…