Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition (via Biological Psychiatry). No one knows exactly what causes and drives the illness, though researchers have continued to investigate its origins. People with OCD can spend hours each day performing…
Procrastinating is very common. While it doesn’t necessarily cause damage, it can lead to trouble or may be an indicator of other issues that need to be addressed. So why does procrastination occur? We all know procrastination is putting off…
Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer of The Home Edit — a Netflix show that stars the duo helping celebrities declutter their homes — have had quite a year. In February 2022, Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine, announced via Twitter that they were…
Exercise offers a plethora of physical, mental, and emotional benefits, from mood support to better sleep (per Mayo Clinic). A 2017 study in General Hospital Psychiatry found that 12 weeks of moderate-intensity cardio exercise helped ease obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptom…
Moving can be exciting, filled with opportunities and new experiences. If we’re lucky, it’s a catalyst for growth and reinvention, allowing us to step into another version of ourselves without judgment or pretenses. But moving can also be overwhelming. It…
In the summer months when the sun is hot and the days are long, everything suddenly seems supremely more alive. It’s like all of the plants and the people are overflowing, opening, and vibrant. We experience a renewed sense of…
Have you ever questioned if you’re really good enough at your job? Do you often worry that one day your boss is going to realize that you don’t actually have the skills to cut the mustard? Across the country, many…
Confiding in those we trust not only enhances our sense of connectedness, but there are also real mental and physiological health benefits to doing so. For example, talking to someone about how we’re feeling can help reduce the body’s stress…
Most people have experienced days when they felt blue and didn’t want to get out of bed. For those living with depression, these days are a common occurrence. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), over 8% of U.S.…
For some people, psychotherapy on its own may not be enough to treat their depression. In certain cases, some individuals may benefit from taking antidepressants as an additional method of treatment. Antidepressants alter the chemistry of the brain as they…