Dr. Jarrod Spencer, a sports psychologist and mental health advocate, works with some of the most elite athletes around the world. Thus, it’s no surprise he’s developed important perspectives about their mental health throughout his career. And perhaps one of the most…
If you attended an average public school, then chances are good either you or one of your classmates have ADHD. And that’s not a wild guess. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology states that, at present, an estimated…
When it comes to mental health, social media, particularly TikTok, is the epitome of a double-edged sword. As the Surgeon General’s Advisory on youth mental health points out, social media can play a major role in letting people struggling with…
Like so many people around the world, you might start your day with a beverage that contains caffeine. Found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and many soft drinks, caffeine is the most commonly consumed mind-altering drug (via Cambridge University Press). While…
Anxiety doesn’t discriminate, and nearly one in five American adults each year are affected by anxiety-related disorders (via the National Institutes of Health). Occasional anxiety is a normal part of everyday life, with situations like job interviews, big presentations, or…
People living with depression know it’s not just a bad mood. The brain changes associated with depression can make you more susceptible to pain and less interested in sex, according to Advanced Psychiatry Associates. Depression can also result in weight…
The brain is full of different parts and pathways that control how we function and experience the world. However, not everyone’s brains work the same way. According to a 2024 research article published in the British Medical Bulletin, between 15%…
If you’ve ever experienced anxiety, you know just how much it can impact the quality of your day. You certainly aren’t alone, as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that over 40 million American adults live with an…
A new TikTok trend is inspiring many people to try something we’ve all fantasized about doing on an especially stressful day — lying in bed for hours and taking it easy. With a whopping 104 million views and counting on Tiktok,…
Humans have a wide range of nuanced emotions, but a new study published in PLOS One indicates that dogs may be able to pick up on one of our emotions in particular — stress. Researchers from Queen’s University in the…