Mental Health

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.

Getting adequate treatment for eating disorders is critical, but for some groups of people, getting treatment might be harder than for others.

Expert reveals the biggest and sometimes sneaky signs to watch out for if you have high functioning anxiety.

Health psychologist and sleep and stress/anxiety specialist Julia Kogan, Psy.D. explains that work-related stress can be a significant roadblock.

Aftercare is extremely important following a miscarriage. Dr. Kenosha Gleaton told HealthDigest about the steps you can take following this event.

Having a good cry may help to release pent-up emotions, but crying can also leave you with a pounding headache. Read on to find out why this happens.

The pandemic can create added stress during the back-to-school season. Dr. Doug Newton of SonderMind shares tips on how to manage COVID-related anxiety.

Dr. Joseph Trunzo discussed the impacts of chronic illness and long COVID on mental health and revealed steps people can take to cope with the symptoms.