Maybe you’re someone considering trying psychotherapy for the first time, but don’t feel quite ready for one-on-one sessions just yet. Or maybe you’ve been in talk therapy for a while now, but feel you may be in need of additional…
Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and more than 40 million adults have an anxiety disorder. Clearly, anxiety is already common, and it’s only becoming more prevalent. In fact, the World Health Organization reported…
There’s a reason why many people choose beach vacations when they’re planning a getaway. Oceans and “blue spaces” can help improve your mental health, according to research. One 2016 study published in Environment and Behavior showed that people who watched…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD is often diagnosed during childhood, though symptoms of the condition typically last through adulthood, affecting around…
Audiences know Folake Olowofoyeku from her hit CBS comedy “Bob Hearts Abishola,” where she plays Nigerian cardiac nurse and single mom Abishola who falls for a patient in her care, played by Billy Gardell. In real life, Olowofoyeku struggled for years with…
High blood pressure — or hypertension — has become an epidemic, affecting 47% of adults within the United States alone (per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Aptly nicknamed the silent killer, hypertension was the primary cause of death for…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects between 1.6% and 2.5% of the population, according to the Yale School of Medicine. People with the disorder experience obsessive and intrusive thoughts that often trigger anxiety and distress. They…
Antidepressant use is widespread in the United States. From 2015-2018, 13.2% of American adults had used them in the past month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Antidepressants are the top treatment for depression. And since…
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media lately, you may have come across the terms “neurodivergent” or “neuroatypical.” While there’s a lot of buzz, particularly through user-generated content and videos, not many are clear on what these…
Shopping for the holidays can be stressful, but finding the right gift for someone with anxiety can be difficult. You might think that setting up an appointment for a spa getaway might help, but the idea of commitment might bring on…