Anxiety

Trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder, has both physical and mental symptoms. It usually develops in people during early adolescence.

While there are many benefits of consuming fruit, you might be surprised that diets rich in whole fruit might also be good for your mental health.

The CEO of Ketamine Wellness Center told Health Digest how ketamine can be used as an effective anxiety or depression treatment.

Scientists are just scratching the tip of the surface regarding new psychedelic research. Microdosing may show great promise for mental health.

A 2022 study examined how a smartphone app linked to a VR headset could help people overcome specific phobias. So, how does it work, and could it help you?

If the mere thought of having a blood test makes you feel queasy, you're not alone. The fear of needles is surprisingly common. Here's why it happens.

Even if you don't have an anxiety disorder, is it possible that you could still have times when it's harder for you to breathe due to anxiety?

When you're dehydrated, you may be more vulnerable to depression, fatigue, and confusion. Can dehydration also contribute to anxiety? Here is what to know.

The top three categories of hormones that can affect our level of anxiety are stress hormones, sex hormones, and thyroid hormones.

Many are still in shock over the Roe v. Wade overturn. If you find yourself struggling to cope, an NYC mental health specialist has some suggestions.

Persistent anxiety can contribute to physical and psychological symptoms, such as nausea, hot flashes, panic attacks, rumination, and dissociation.

OCD is a chronic mental health condition in which a person experiences unwanted or intrusive thoughts, and repetitive behaviors. Is this disorder genetic?

Financial stress at high levels can affect the body over time and lead to physical symptoms. Some of these symptoms include depression, anxiety, and headaches.

Some people experience sleep anxiety which may become so severe that it becomes somniphobia, which causes an irrational fear of falling asleep.

Taking a minute to practice conscious breathing, like the box breath technique, could actually change a lot in your day, making it easier to cope with stress.

While wearing a mask has been a protective measure against COVID-19 for years, many still find them uncomfortable. For some, masks increase anxiety.

Anxiety is a common condition for many. But sometimes, symptoms of anxiety could be indicative of another condition altogether.

Fear and anxiety are uncomfortable physical and mental states of being. There are subtle differences between them and they're not caused by the same thing.

Research has been well underway over potential links between cases of severe COVID-19 and long-term mental health effects in those diagnosed.

If you get anxious regularly but are still able to put on a brave face and go about the world, you may have high-functioning anxiety.

There's no denying that social media is a major part of our everyday lives. But can taking a break from it all have positive impacts on our health?

While picking at your lips every now and then is normal, there are some things you can check to see if you have a skin-picking disorder.

Unwinding after a stressful day may be as easy as pouring yourself a cup of hot tea. Here are the teas you want to steep to ease into your evening.

There may be times when we're perfectly safe, yet our inner alarm system flags up danger, activating our primal survival instincts. Trauma is often at the root.

Claire Foy, star of Netflix's The Crown, opened up about her experience with anxiety, proving that even celebrities aren't immune to mental health issues.

If you've had a panic attack, you know the real fear that they involve. It's useful to know the warning signs so you can become aware of it as soon as possible.

A lot has changed due to the pandemic. Consequently, your brain has changed, too. Here's how to prevent it from causing long-term negative effects.