Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most talked-about mental health diagnoses. While ADHD is commonly associated with children — with approximately 6 million in the U.S. receiving a diagnosis, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Acne affects nearly 50 million Americans each year, making it the most common skin condition in the United States (per American Academy of Dermatology Association). And while the extent of acne’s prevalence may make it seem like no big deal,…
If someone asked you to list the things that you’re grateful for, what would you say? Maybe you would say that you’re grateful for your family, your friends, the ability to read and write, or the roof over your head.…
A food craving can come on when you least expect it. You could be humming along on a diet, loving the way you look and feel when a craving for something “forbidden” strikes you. The urge for this food could…
When life is piling on, sometimes it feels like all you can do is grab a spoon and a pint of ice cream and eat your feelings ’til the cows come home. Usually, that’s not a recommended coping mechanism for…
Zoloft is a brand name for the medication sertraline, which belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and…
Everyone has been anxious at some point, but some of us experience anxiety more frequently. Anxiety is a normal human feeling that can alert us to danger and make us more aware of our surroundings, according to the American Psychiatric…
Despite how common anxiety is, it’s easy to get some things wrong when thinking about the disorder. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety affects about one in five American adults, making it the most common mental…
Have you ever gotten a new job, a new car, or even a new relationship that you really wanted, only to find that your initial glee over that new exciting thing in your life quickly fades before it’s on to…
Anxiety refers to an intense feeling of worry or stress about something in your life with an uncertain outcome. Occasional anxiety is normal, but it can be diagnosed as a mental illness if the condition interferes with your daily life…