The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was recently launched to serve as the go-to number for those struggling with mental health crises (via NPR). 988, the new number for what was previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was…
Hypochondriasis, also known as health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness (via the Cleveland Clinic). People with hypochondriasis (or hypochondria) may have a preoccupation with their health…
Crohn’s disease is a gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes chronic inflammation in the bowel and digestive tract. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation explains that Crohn’s disease is part of a larger group of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that affect the…
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…
The daily grind can sometimes be brutal, gnawing away every hour of your work week until you get to savor a day or two of freedom. If you don’t take a few moments every day for self-care, you could find…
You’ve probably been there. You’re nervous about a job interview and find yourself running to the bathroom every ten minutes as you wait in the lobby ahead of meeting with your prospective employer. Having the urge to pee when you’re anxious…
Anorexia nervosa, also known as just anorexia, is a complex and serious eating disorder (via Current Opinion in Psychiatry). It’s reported all over the world and is estimated to affect up to 4% of women and 0.3% of men. The…
Approximately 3.5% of children in the United States have mild Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and 5% have severe ADHD (per Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative). A child who has ADHD might daydream a lot, misplace things, or talk excessively…
Jacob Sartorius literally grew up on the Internet. The social media phenom went viral when he was just a tween, and from that point on, his life was open to public scrutiny. Like many young social media stars, Sartorius was…
This article contains discussion of mental health and the Holocaust. According to the National Institutes of Health, experiencing trauma of any kind can have a massive impact on the body and the brain. Trauma survivors often have nightmares, flashbacks to…