This interview contains descriptions of hate-based assault. For trans people, being born in the wrong skin can be a lonely and scary experience. From social pressure to conform to expected gender norms, bullying, and worse for daring to embrace their…
We all have our limits, and being able to effectively communicate those limits is immensely valuable for improving our quality of life. It can be tough to say no to someone when they ask us for something, and it can…
Anxiety has both short-term and long-term impacts on our health. But what about impacts to blood pressure (also known as hypertension)? First, it helps to know that anxiety is a broad term that can denote someone having an occasional intense…
Mental health statistics can be eye-opening and sometimes alarming. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (or 57.8 million people) experience some form of mental illness in a given year. Anxiety…
Our parents are among the first people we see when we enter the world, and they are often the first people that we love. Many children look up to their parents, and aspire to be like them when they grow…
Stress and anxiety are common problems in the United States, affecting people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The American Institute of Stress states that 55% of people in the United States are stressed during the day. Chronic stress has also…
This article contains discussions of mental health struggles. Sports psychologist Dr. Jarrod Spencer envisions a world in which the mental health of elite athletes is just as important as their physical health. In his work with professional sports teams, elite…
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…
Perhaps you frequently cry both tears of joy and sadness, feel empathy for characters you see in films or television shows, or find yourself more attuned to the feelings of other people. If so, you may be a highly sensitive…
Imagery techniques are very powerful tools that can improve health. They go by many names — such as guided imagery and visualization — and utilize the creative power of the mind to build images that support healing and reduce pain…