Many people pick the skin off their lips every once in a while, but those who find themselves doing it often may have developed a skin-picking disorder. According to the Cleveland Clinic, dermatillomania, or excoriation disorder, is when you cannot…
When you think of depression, you may picture someone who has a hard time functioning in their day-to-day life. It’s true that functional impairment can be a hallmark of depression (via Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease). But up to 7%…
Do you experience worsening anxiety at night? This can be a frustrating experience, especially when you’re exhausted and just want to get a good night’s rest. According to BetterHelp, anxiety that gets worse at nighttime is not uncommon among people with…
Coming in different sizes, shapes, and colors, stress balls may resemble a child’s toy at first glance, but these cushy objects are not solely intended as a plaything. Rather, stress balls are tactile tools designed to help alleviate stress, anger,…
Marijuana (and other cannabis products) are popular choices to take the edge off difficult emotions. But in the case of anxiety and other psychiatric disorders, it may be doing more harm than good. A study published recently in Psychological Medicine…
According to InStyle, actress and singer Demi Lovato first opened up about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011. In 2024, People reported that the former Disney star partnered with a collective of mental health organizations to form the organization…
If the mere mention or thought of having a blood test makes you feel queasy, you’re not alone. The fear of needles is surprisingly common and estimated to affect between 3.5% and 10% of the general population (via SAGE Open…
The human body can have some pretty magical responses to the environment around us, including sights, smells, sounds, and more. ASMR is one such response that some people report feeling when prompted by certain stimuli. ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian…
Since Robert Downey Jr.’s seemingly jovial mention of them in his January 7, 2024, Golden Globes acceptance speech, beta blockers seem to be the talk of the town. Downey made a brief mention of the medicine prescribed to lower blood pressure in…
Mental health is a tricky concept. It looks different for everyone, feels different for everyone, and can affect you both physically and psychologically. That’s why discovering which health tactics work for you is extremely important. Sometimes it’s taking a walk…