The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a highly-prevalent childhood condition that affects the neurological development of the brain during the early years. This disorder causes focus issues in the child, leading to erratic…
You’re sitting with a friend at a coffee shop and listening to them share a story about their week when you get a bizarre feeling. The atmosphere feels way too familiar and for a split second you wonder, “Has this…
Having a mental illness can be a disruptive and debilitating experience. For many, the symptoms and side effects of a mental health condition can interfere with activities of daily life. While events like missing work, avoiding social events, or engaging…
Throughout the years, psychology has proven to be an evolutionary field, moving from the early days of Freud’s psychoanalysis to a more modern and comprehensive approach to human behavior. As with many fields, as new information is gained and research…
Chamomile has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb in many cultures. The sweet, daisy-like plant has been used to treat everything from digestive issues and wound healing to respiratory infections. It even appears in the ancient…
Dealing with anxiety can be tough, but some people are actually so good at living with it that they can accomplish daily tasks and may even seem to be very successful. These people have what is referred to as high-functioning…
If you live with anxiety or know someone who does, you may be aware that it can be quite debilitating at times. From Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) to social anxiety, mental illness is on the rise, and not only because…
Nearly one in four hospital physicians experience workplace mistreatment from patients and visitors, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers from Boston Medical Center and Stanford University School of Medicine conducted a study to assess the…
When you’re under a lot of pressure and focused on just getting through the obligatory tasks of life without falling apart, the idea of actively seeking out more joy may sound laughable. Sure, it would be nice, but who has…
Illness or overworking the body during exercise can sometimes leave us feeling weak in the knees — or more specifically, weak in our muscles. Simultaneous weakness and muscle tension can also occur in response to certain psychological states, including anxiety,…