Mental Health

While one might not be able to get rid of their IBS symptoms completely, they may be able to relieve some of their symptoms by taking steps to minimize stress.

A panic attack is generally an abrupt, overwhelming feeling of fear -- but it can be different for everyone. So what does a panic attack really feel like?

Anxiety disorders affect nearly 4% of the global population. It's important to talk to your doctor, honestly and transparently, if you have symptoms of anxiety.

While energy drinks pose a number of health threats on their own, they may also be linked to future drug use among teenagers who drink them.

A major concern that individuals might have when beginning treatment with Lexapro is whether they will gain or lose weight. Here is what to know.

Dr. Andrew Kahn, a psychologist at the nonprofit Understood, describes what parents and teachers can look for as signs a child may have a learning disability.

Screaming may not seem like a great idea, and in many instances, it's not. But are there any health benefits to raising our voices?

Researchers are learning that mental health may have a connection to our risk of developing long COVID. Here's what a brand new study suggests.

Some neurodivergent children can be overlooked and go undiagnosed for years. Dr. Andrew Kahn explains how this leads to further mental health issues.

Doctors prescribe antidepressants to certain patients with depression to help them feel better. But what happens when a person stops taking them?

When you're depressed, it can be hard to maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet. For some people with depression, this means not getting enough nutrients.

Although the terms substance misuse and dependence are often used interchangeably, there are some differences that distinguish the two from each other.

Smiling depression occurs when a person has depression symptoms on the inside but is perceived as looking happy to others. Here's what you need to know.

There is no doubt that a lot of college students struggle with their mental health, but is this becoming more prevalent in recent years? If so, why?

Dr. Andrew Khan, psychologist at Understood, shared tips on how to recognize and help children deal with learning disabilities and how to manage mental health.

False narratives about mental health reinforce stigma and prevent people from seeking out much-needed support. Here are some common myths about mental health.

Those with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have been finding it difficult to obtain Adderall, a medication that helps manage their condition.

Mental health expert Dr. Doug Newton shared his advice on how students, parents, and teachers can deal with anxiety related to school shootings.

Feeling a little blue sometimes is a normal part of life. But when does sadness turn into depression? And when does depression mean you should take medication?

Yohnit Spruch, lead of mental health support at Circles, explained the current accessibility issues of therapy and how Circles is working to address them.

If you're looking to get on medication to treat your anxiety, you may wonder what effects the drugs will have on your body. We've got the scoop.

When our parents are so influential, it's difficult to accept that we might lose them one day, and it's no wonder that this can affect our mental health.

Daytime fatigue and sleepiness are very common symptoms of depression. But is taking a "depression nap" good for you or is it something that you should avoid?

A common perception is that having an eating disorder must mean that a person is extremely thin, but are there any real truths to this idea?

While they are useful for many people, antipsychotics can come with a wealth of adverse effects, and it turns out kidney injury may be one of them.

Thanks to the pandemic, a lot of therapy has shifted online, but is therapy done virtually as effective as it is in person? Expert Yohnit Spruch discusses.

If you've experienced negative mental health impacts from the pandemic, you're not alone. Dr. Sanam Hafeez weighs in on how much it's affected adults over time.