Mental Health and Addiction - Prevention
How bottled up stress can damage your physical and mental health, with five strategies to cope.
For some, even positive life changes can bring on bouts of severe anxiety or depression. But there is good news.
Not only is access to mental health care declining, a new study finds the majority of psychiatrists don t accept health insurance.
Think you may have ADD, depression, or another psychiatric disorder? Learn how this type of assessment differs from other psychological tests—and why it may give you the insight you need.
What are you afraid of? We ask a few pros for their top tips on working through what scares them.
One study has found that moderate consumption of wine may improve your mental health. But don't uncork that bottle of Chardonnay just yet!
Make "keep calm and carry on" your new motto. Take our advice for worrywarts.
A new study indicates a possible genetic link between these two issues.
Talking to a friend or family member about her alcohol problem can be difficult. Here's help in saying the right thing.
While some people are at higher risk, nervous breakdowns can happen to anyone. Here's what to look for.
Learn how changing your diet to eliminate sweet treats can help improve your mental health.
It's not just your internal organs that can be harmed by excess drinking; your skin, hair, and nails can suffer as well.
Living with bipolar disorder presents an array of challenges. What if there was a way to prevent its onset?
Your teen's "high" may be as close as your medicine cabinet.
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?
With so many stigmas surrounding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), it's especially important to separate fiction from fact.
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.
Combining education, medication, and psychotherapy shows promise.
Depression is not a normal part of aging, but it is common. Be aware of these triggers.
Some anxiety is healthy. But these signs mean it's time to get support.
Approach this sensitive situation with these steps.
Distinguish the signs of mental illness from other behaviors that may seem odd.
It's more than just a party trick. Hypnosis has been shown to deliver real mental health benefits for some.
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.
By looking at patterns of mental illness in families with twins and those who have experienced trauma, researchers have uncovered new answers.
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.