Mental Health

Anxiety and worry may increase risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes

In a new study from Boston University, researchers found middle-aged men who worry a lot have a higher chance of developing risk factors that...

10 signs it’s social anxiety, not rudeness

Have you ever noticed a friend who always cancels plans last minute? It might be due to social anxiety disorder (SAD) symptoms having kicked into...

5 Things depressed people know all too well

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects many people every day. Depression affects how you feel, think and behave, and there are physical...

Complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD): What you need to know

CPTSD or Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition similar to PTSD. It causes intense anxiety around the traumatic event which can manifest in...

Newer treatments for prostate cancer may raise depression risk

In a new study from the University of Texas, researchers found advanced forms of hormone therapy are very effective at keeping prostate cancer in...

8 things of high functioning depression you need to know

High-functioning mental illness is a term to describe those living with a mental illness that most people don't detect. It covers a broad spectrum; they might...

Depression drug ketamine may help treat severe alcoholism

In a new study from the University of Exeter, researchers found people with severe alcohol disorder were able to stay off alcohol for longer...

6 painful things about depression no one talks about

Depression is among the most common of all mental health conditions and impacts many people every day. While we all get sad, feel low, or...

7 best foods to reduce anxiety

Ahhh…anxiety. Yes, it's never pleasant to feel the heart beating wildly in your chest, that sweat which comes out profusely from your skin, to have...

Social isolation among older people linked to tooth loss

In a new study from NYU, researchers found older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to have missing teeth—and to lose their...