Mental Health and Addiction - Management
As its name implies, individuals with this mental health disorder alternate between obsessive thoughts and behaviors, and compulsive rituals to try to control the obsessions. This cycle is disruptive and causes stress and anxiety. In many cases, OCD interferes in an individual’s ability to engage in work, school or other daily activities. Approximately 2.2 million Americans suffer from OCD.
Repressed emotions don’t just go away, they lay dormant in the body taking up our energy and setting the stage for physical ailments, illnesses and disease, say experts in mind/body medicine.
What happens after the presents are opened, the eggnog is finished, and all the relatives have gone? You don’t have to lose yourself to the post-holiday blues this year. Try out some proven strategies to keep post-holiday happiness alive.
Have you or a loved one survived a life threatening disease? Are you currently struggling with depression, chronic pain, heart disease, or other health related condition? Have you gone to extraordinary lengths to help someone in a health crisis? If so, we want to hear from you!
Studies show a daily routine may make a big difference for people with bipolar disorder.
New treatment for depression may be possible based on study that shows how this mood disorder affects areas of brain involved in pleasure.
Feeling anxious? Regain a sense of calm with these easy tips.
You have the power to change your attitude for the better.
Boredom? Conflict? Communication breakdown? Learn how to solve some of the most common relationship-killers.
When it comes to treating depression, is there a better option?
If you’re thinking of moving, these cities might not be the best for your mood.
From causes to treatments, learn more about this common problem.
Some simple lifestyle changes can significantly improve your mood.
Sweet tooth or addiction? Find out for yourself.
Find out how to control your excessive spending.
We all feel a little bummed from time to time, but could your diet be the cause? Find out here.
When you've been wronged, can you forgive and forget, or do you need to exact revenge?
Learn about the symptoms of alcoholism and what kinds of treatment are available for this disease.
Feelings of depression are significantly more common in people with chronic back pain. Find out more about how to manage your pain and your emotions.
In these metropolitan areas, inebriation abounds, and residents rarely find themselves thirsty.
A sense of humor and perspective can help you maintain your dignity—even in the most humiliating circumstances.
When it comes to decision-making, relationships, and even health, intuition may be one of the greatest tools we have.
For years, researchers had been debunking the age-old notion of a midlife crisis. But a new global study may prove them wrong.
An addiction to your job could compromise your health. Find out whether you're workaholic, and get on the road to recovery.
Everyone worries from time to time, but too much worrying can affect your health. Here, 10 ways to stop stressing.
An ever-growing topic among psychologists, emotional intelligence can play a significant role in your job, your relationships, and your own self-worth.
Want to lose weight, quit smoking, or start saving this year? These simple tips can help you achieve your goals.
See if yours made the list.
Like many things in life, New Year's resolutions are easy to make but hard to keep. Follow these tips to make lasting changes.
For millions of Americans, depression is more than just a bout with "the blues"; it's a serious psychiatric disorder. Here, a look at the disease by the numbers.
