Americans will soon be able to call or text 988 to talk to mental health counselors with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Next week, all 50 states will roll out the new number for the crisis hotline so those experiencing…
Jacob Sartorius is one of those people who excels at creating connection. His incredible charisma was apparent from the moment he started posting videos on Vine and then Music.ly, and he built a massive following on both apps before they…
Hunching your shoulders and arching your back over your desk as you type away at your computer can place added pressure on your hips, neck, and lower back. Not only is this a recipe for discomfort, but poor posture can…
As an expert on sex and specifically sex work, WeezyWTF has seen firsthand how society’s attitudes about sex and sexuality impact people’s physical and mental health. In fact, that’s why she became a sexpert. After Weezy started her podcast “WHOREible…
“Get your head out of the clouds.” “Why is your mind always a million miles away?” These are some of the statements that might have been thrown at you if you engaged in daydreaming as a child. In fact, letting…
Ketamine is an anesthetic that has been used in hospitals for decades. However, ketamine has recently gained popularity as a therapy for people with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has long supported ketamine therapy and…
When dealing with ruminating thoughts fueled by anxiety, it’s understandable one would want to seek out a means of relief to help slow things down. Because those looping thoughts can often keep us awake at night, over-the-counter medications can be…
Some neurodivergent children are overlooked, and their issues can go undiagnosed for years. This is particularly true for kids who don’t fit into the learning disability stereotype. “It is very common for neurodivergent children with more subtle presentations of learning…
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…