U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory that warned about the risk of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. The 25-page advisory drew from more than 100 research studies that showed that although social…
Trypophobia is a condition characterized by fear or discomfort with patterns or clusters of small holes, per the Cleveland Clinic. Although the condition isn’t classified as a mental disorder, it can cause significant distress for those who experience it, says Psych…
Mental illness doesn’t choose who it will affect, and that can mean that even Hollywood stars suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety. Claire Foy, star of Netflix’s “The Crown”, opened up about her experience with anxiety, proving that even…
Depression is a mental health condition that affects mood, cognition, behavior, and even physical health, as per the Mayo Clinic. It is characterized by a range of symptoms that vary in intensity, from lingering feelings of sadness to changes in…
There’s no doubt that irritable bowel syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is an uncomfortable condition. It’s also a chronic condition, and the symptoms are likely to persist for a long period of time, according to the Mayo Clinic. Pain in…
Meditation is often associated with feelings of peace, but research shows that meditating doesn’t just tweak our mental and psychological states — it affects the body’s physical systems too (via The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine). Meditation can be useful…
Trauma can be isolating. Oftentimes, when someone has experienced trauma, it can feel safe to self-isolate and carve out space to process. It may also feel exhausting to attempt to socialize or connect with loved ones, especially if you feel…
When you give someone a gift, there’s more to your actions than just wrapping up the present and handing it over. More than likely, the gift recipient means a lot to you — hence why you want to maintain a…
If you have ever had excessive worrisome thoughts, a pounding chest, sweating, shaking, rapid breathing, or feelings of tension or nervousness then you may have experienced anxiety (per Mayo Clinic). Anxiety is part of the normal human condition, but it…
More than two-thirds of teens in 2024 say they use TikTok, and more than a third of teens use social media “almost constantly,” according to Pew Research. How might this influence mental health? A 2024 study in eClinical Medicine found…