Mental Health and Addiction - Management
With so many stigmas surrounding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), it's especially important to separate fiction from fact.
It's the fear of being out of cell phone contact, and two out of three adults have this phobia. Are you one of them?
Discovering new treatments for mental health diseases is a complicated endeavor with plenty of dead ends. Sometimes, however, an impractical finding opens the door to new possibilities.
Dysthymia is a depressive condition that isn’t quite as severe as full-blown depression, but lasts longer and can affect your life in many of the same ways.
There are five main categories of intense, unrealistic fears about certain things and situations.
New research reveals that how you handle such emotions can make a big difference in your well-being.
Depression is not a normal part of aging, but it is common. Be aware of these triggers.
Combining education, medication, and psychotherapy shows promise.
Some anxiety is healthy. But these signs mean it's time to get support.
Distinguish the signs of mental illness from other behaviors that may seem odd.
If someone you care about is struggling with depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition, helping them find the support they need can be frustrating, complicated, and necessary.
Review these red flags to determine if you're dealing with sociopathic behavior.
It isn't an easy condition to diagnose. Here's how to discern if your drinking habits, or those of someone you love, are becoming problematic.
It's more than just a party trick. Hypnosis has been shown to deliver real mental health benefits for some.
By looking at patterns of mental illness in families with twins and those who have experienced trauma, researchers have uncovered new answers.
This medication can be a blessing and a curse. Here's how to tell if you, or a loved one, have crossed the line into addiction.
The symptoms of bipolar disorder can be severe, but with the right treatments, patients can manage the disease. Here's a look at bipolar disorder by the numbers.
Here's how to find helpful resources and know the right questions to ask.
Your condition is real. Here's what to say and do when people say your depression is "all in your head."
One startling example of the mind-body connection is the link between back pain and depression.
Commonly used to prevent coronary heart disease, statins may also lower the risk of major depression.
When it comes to mental health disorders such as anxiety, there are big differences between the genders.
It's a real and hidden danger among the older generation. Here are ways to combat isolation.
Typically diagnosed based on questions and answers, it's possible that the blood holds the truth about who is depressed.
This sleep disorder can do more than interrupt your rest.
Smoking is a significant risk factor for lung (and other) cancers and is responsible for almost 90 percent of all lung cancer deaths. However, we all know individuals who smoke for a long time and never develop cancer.
It's now a proven fact. Being in and around nature makes people feel good.
How do doctors measure and diagnose conditions from anxiety to personality disorders, especially when there is more than one condition involved?
Learn how to keep your head up during these frightening economic times.
For millions of Americans, depression is more than just a bout with "the blues"; it's a serious psychiatric disorder. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.