Mental Health

To help you better understand what North West's diagnosis means, we'll explain more about what dyslexia is and the different mechanisms behind it.

Britney Spears explained that she was prescribed lithium against her wishes and that she feared what long-term use of the drug would do. Here's what we know.

Proponents of the carnivore diet claim it can work wonder for your mental health? Is there scientific evidence to back this up?

The tone of work -- toxic or not -- is often set by a manager or other leader. If coworkers are having a bad day, watch out. Stress is contagious.

Nightmares lead to restless nights and tired days. They have many causes, but did you know the temperature of your room could be causing your nightmares too?

It's clear that our thoughts and physical well-being are intricately connected. But, could thinking about dying influence our risk of death?

For some, going to the gym isn't all it's cracked up to be. They could feel like exercise makes their anxiety worse. Here's why it happens and what you can do.

Did you ever stop to think about how having a beard could change the way that other people perceive you? Here's what scientists have learned.

Nomophobia is the condition of experiencing extreme anxiety when separated from your phone, and more people suffer from it than you might think.

A textured sticker designed to discreetly help people with anxiety, Calm Strips was pitched in a Season 13 episode of Shark Tank. Here's where it is today.

Treatments for anxiety typically include working with a therapist, taking medication, or finding support groups. However, in a pinch, this quick hack can help

Everyone experiences being in a bad mood once in a while. But when your mood swings start happening more rapidly, there may be unexpected reasons behind them.

There are ways to manage attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) without becoming dependent on medication. Here are some helpful tips and techniques.

The concept of errand paralysis pertains to avoidance or anxiety experienced around what one might think of as life's busy work. Here's what it feels like.

Have you found yourself rushing to the bathroom every ten minutes when you are feeling anxious? It turns out there's a scientific reason for your need to pee.

About 5% of adults in the world have depression. Here are some of the best ways to cope with depression in your daily life without pharmaceutical intervention.

Have you ever felt the urge to run to the bathroom and poop when a bout of anxiety hit you? Here's why you feel like you have to poop when you feel anxious.

Lying in bed as a form of self-care sounds like a dream come true, but is it a healthy habit? Bed rotting may not actually be as harmless as it appears.

Anxiety can affect the body in the form of headaches, sweating, fatigue, and digestive discomfort. Is inflammation another way in which anxiety can affect us?

While there's no official diet for ADHD, certain foods can trigger or alleviate symptoms. Here's how diet plays a role and which substances to watch out for.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross categorized grief into five stages in her well-known theory, but are these stages of grief real? Here's the current thinking.

We love our celebrities -- and when one dies, we often feel just the same grief as if it was a friend or family member. This can impact our mental health.

Cannabis products are popular choices to take the edge off. But a new study has found some evidence that it might be doing young men more harm than good.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory about the risk of social media on the mental health of adolescents. Here's what you need to know.

For some people, their depressive feelings worsen at night. Let's take a look at what it feels like to have nighttime depression as well as how it's treated.

It's not uncommon to receive a dual diagnosis for mental health conditions, but what does this mean and how does it affect treatment? Read on to learn more.

When certain symptoms of depression are described as 'vegetative,' what does this mean? Read on to learn more.