Mental Health

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an often-misunderstood condition. We spoke to a mental health expert to dispel some of the most common myths about OCD.

A number of factors can cause the unbalanced feeling of vertigo, but can vertigo in turn lead to a panic attack? Here's what you should know.

In addition to physical symptoms, many women going through menopause may experience some mental distress. We spoke with an expert to learn more.

Fertility struggles can be extremely stressful. Hear from an infertility expert on how your mental health can affect your ability to get pregnant.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Dr. Sanam Hafeez discussed the prevalence of mental health issues in children since the start of the pandemic.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez speaks on the importance of mental health support following natural disasters.

As the seasons change, many people experience feelings of depression. Discover what a psychologist says you need to know about seasonal affective disorder.

While the holidays can be a time of joy and excitement, they can also be stressful for many. An expert explains how to stress less during this time of year.

For many, the holidays are the most stressful time of year. If you're dreading seeing family, these tips from Maria A. Mirabella, LMFT, may ease the strain.

Being alone during the holidays can create various negative emotions. But by reframing how we look at the holidays, we can enjoy our time on our own.

More teens are turning to social media to self-diagnose mental health conditions. Here's why leading therapist, Robert Johnson, is concerned.

Family medicine specialist Dr. Pauline Jose shares how we can best protect ourselves from depression through our food choices in an exclusive interview.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Dr. Guttman dispels some of the most pervasive myths about depression and sets the record straight for good.

Dr. Jan E. Patterson, an integrative medicine physician and professor, spoke to Health Digest about how to tell the difference between grief and depression.

While many factors may impact depression, Dr. Jacqueline Eghrari-Sabet, allergist/immunologist, tells Health Digest that eczema may be one of them.

In an exclusive interview, psychotherapist Stacey Freedenthal discusses concerns that have recently been raised regarding the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

35% of teenagers use their preferred social media platform "almost constantly", but could this be harming their mental health? Here's what an expert has to say.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Adam Gonzalez shares how to identify burnout and prevent it.

TikTok's Bold Glamour filter provides realistic makeup and face sculpting, but does it have a dark side for mental health? Here's what an expert says.

In today's online world, parents may naturally wonder how online time will affect their children's mental health. We spoke with a psychiatrist to learn more.

If you witness someone having a panic attack, there are certain strategies you can take (and some to avoid) in order to help. Read on for advice from an expert.

If you've decided to pursue therapy, you may be wondering what steps to take to find a therapist who's a good match. We spoke with an expert to find out.

Self-care is an important aspect of mental health that too many people ignore. Here are some strategies a therapist recommends to incorporate it into your life.

Health Digest spoke with an expert to debunk common myths about therapy. Read on so that misapprehensions don't stop you from seeking the help you need.

Those who prefer to be up during the late night hours might see some effects on their mental health. We spoke with an expert to learn more.

Those who participate in therapy may wonder if the information they share is always confidential. We spoke to an expert to learn more.

You've likely heard of eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, but what does it mean when someone has "disordered eating." An expert explains.