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Anxiety disorders affect over 30 percent of the U.S. population at some point in their life. They can range from generalized anxiety disorder to a number of different phobias (via the National Institute of Mental Health). They’re characterized by excessive anxiety…

Navigating feelings of overwhelm is never easy — but for the 40 million Americans living with an anxiety disorder, it can make the ebbs and flows of everyday life feel almost insurmountable. Luckily, anxiety disorders are highly treatable, particularly when…

If you tend to drink alcohol alone, especially if you are a teen, you may be more prone to alcohol use disorder (AUD) as an adult, according to a recent study in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. While many young…

This article contains discussion of mental health and the Holocaust. Dr. Edith Eger lived through one of the most horrific events of the 20th century. When she was 16 years old, her entire family was taken to the infamous death…