The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a highly-prevalent childhood condition that affects the neurological development of the brain during the early years. This disorder causes focus issues in the child, leading to erratic…
If you’ve ever thought about learning a second language, there are plenty of reasons to do so. The World Economic Forum points out that learning a new language can provide many benefits, including having an easier time navigating your way through…
Breathing is one of those things that you often don’t think about doing — that is, until you’re feeling stressed or having a panic attack and suddenly taking a deep breath feels impossible. Shortness of breath is actually a common…
Dr. Joseph Trunzo knew he wanted to study psychology by the time he was in seventh grade, but he didn’t know exactly what kind of work he wanted to do within the field. He discovered his specialty — helping people…
The COVID-19 virus created a worldwide pandemic, and it’s also created a brand new chronic illness. Post-COVID symptoms, often called long COVID or long-haul COVID, occur in between 10% to 30% of people infected with the COVID-19 virus, per the…
Human beings are social creatures by design. Our species evolved through cooperation, say researchers (via Nature Human Behaviour). Yet many people find themselves vulnerable to social isolation, especially under the COVID-19 pandemic. Loneliness has become a global epidemic, despite there being an abundance…
When it comes to enhancing overall health, diet, exercise, and mental health seem to be the keys to a balanced healthy lifestyle — but do finances play a role? The answer seems to be yes. According to a 2017 study published…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a chronic mental health condition in which a person experiences unwanted or intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Not everyone with OCD will have both obsessions and compulsions, but many do. According to WebMD, obsessive thoughts…
When we look for ways to be healthy, we’re often pointed to healthy food or exercise to improve our mood. Although trends in diet and exercise might leave us confused, there are various health-minded habits we can adopt without necessarily…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental illness that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. While there’s still much that doctors and researchers don’t know about BPD, many studies have been done on what contributes to the disorder, including whether…