Those who have experienced anxiety know just how physically, mentally, and emotionally draining it can be. While having sporadic moments of anxiety here or there is not uncommon, for others, it’s an ongoing chronic condition (via the Mayo Clinic). As per…
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…
As many as 20% of females and 14% of males have an eating disorder at some point in their lives, according to one study in JAMA Network Open. These numbers may seem startling, but individuals with eating disorders often deal with…
Imagine you live through a horrific hurricane. You’re 10 years old, and your mother is screaming at your father while your dad yells at you to stop crying. Afterward, you’ve lost your home, your pet, everything. It takes years for…
Anxiety affects about one in five adults in the United States, making it one of the most common mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Although therapy and medication can help treat anxiety, researchers are looking…
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 63% of married or in-union women of reproductive age used some form of contraception in 2024. Birth control pills are a popular form of contraception with 99% effectiveness, explains the Cleveland Clinic. Gallup,…
Let’s face it — therapy is expensive. Trying to find a good therapist that takes your insurance and is accepting new clients feels daunting, if not downright impossible. With the staggering amount of stressful and sad stories in the news,…
Throughout time and across cultures, music has played a role in communication, self-expression, communal celebration, and more (via International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology). In addition to providing entertainment, music has also been used in clinical settings due to its unique…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many hardships. People have mourned the loss of loved ones, fought through sickness as a result of the virus, and faced many other stressful challenges. It is no wonder then that these times of…