Mental Health and Addiction - Original Articles
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.
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.
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."
Do you recognize these telltale signs of the fear of being out of cell phone contact? Here's how to manage your obsession.
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.
Stress can stir up an emotional appetite that can lead to overeating. The best solution is to find something other than food to take the edge off.
Stress and bipolar disorder go hand in hand; each can trigger and exacerbate the other. What are the basics behind this mental health condition?
Not only is it emotionally painful, grief takes a toll on your physical health as well.
Surprise! A different day might be worse, but you can lighten your load any day of the week.
Strip away the stigma and misconceptions. Here are four common myths debunked.
What are common concerns about these highly-prescribed drugs?
Millions of Americans suffer from irrational or excessive fears. Learn about the five most common phobias.
It's not always easy to pinpoint ADHD in adults, but spotting the symptoms is the first step toward getting the right diagnosis and treatment.
Get the real story on America's most prevalent mental illness from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment.
When it comes to bipolar disorder, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Here, we debunk the biggest myths surrounding the disease.