Mental Health

If you find yourself continually preoccupied with questions and doubts about a relationship, you may have relationship OCD. Read on to learn more.

If you find frequently yourself feeling worried and tense without any particular cause, you may have free-floating anxiety. Read on to learn more.

Melatonin supplements are used by many as a sleep aid, but can they cause depression as a side effect? Here's what you should know.

Giving a gift may not only provide a perk to the recipient -- it can also boost the giver's mental health. Read on to learn more.

Birth control pills are a popular form of contraception with 99% effectiveness. If you're on birth control, you might wonder if it's okay to drink alcohol.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month -- here's what that means and how you can participate.

When you're having a panic attack, it may feel as if it's lasting forever -- but how long does it actually take for panic attacks to pass?

Since marijuana is both a depressant and a stimulant, smoking cannabis can have mixed outcomes for people using marijuana to cope with stress or anxiety.

If you experience frequent panic attacks that interfere with your daily life, you may be wondering if you have panic disorder. This is how to know.

Understanding the possible triggers and causes of panic attacks can significantly help improve your quality of life. Here are some of the most common ones.

You've likely heard about Adderall as one of the go-to medications for treating ADHD, but can the antidepressant Wellbutrin provide the same relief?

Those with an inflammatory bowel disease are also often plagued by mental health issues. Here we delve into the connection between them.

Matcha, a tea powder made from ground green tea leaves and packed with antioxidants, may have some significant benefits for your mental health. Here's why.

Nowadays, a number of people on social media are using ice to stop their panic attacks. However, can it really be as simple as using ice? Here's what we know.

Some people may be surprised to feel anxious or low after sex, but it turns out this is quite normal. Here's what you should know about post-coital dysphoria.

TMS is a relatively new treatment for severe depression that doesn't respond to medication treatment. Learn more about this procedure here.

The "damp lifestyle" was popularized on TikTok as a way to strike a balance when drinking. You might want to know if the lifestyle would work well for you.

Once someone seeks treatment for AUD, it's critical for their recovery to give up alcohol. But, for some with AUD, could moderate drinking be possible?

Breathwork is a known strategy for calming the mind and improving mood, but as it turns out, sighing in particular may be beneficial. Learn more here.

Although the FDA has approved topiramate to treat seizures for people with epilepsy, research has found that the drug can reduce alcohol cravings. Here's how.

Some scientists suggest that synthetic alcohol might be able to put an end to the problem of alcoholism. Here's what we currently know about synthetic alcohol

In some cases, individuals with bipolar disorder may attempt to self-medicate with alcohol. But is it safe to drink alcohol when taking bipolar disorder meds?

Clinical psychologist Dr. Joseph Trunzo is an expert on how chronic illness affects mental health. He discussed how long COVID is similarly impacting people.

Before you channel your inner Scrooge, scowl, and say "Bah, humbug!": here are 12 ways to cope with holiday overwhelm, to help you end the season with a smile.

Parents who take medication often wonder if it's safe to do so while breastfeeding. For those who take Zoloft, is it safe to take while breastfeeding?

Researchers are examining fish oil supplementation as a possible treatment for anxiety, but does it work? Here's what studies have found so far.

Our culture's idea of what eating disorders are can be fraught with many misconceptions and stereotypes. If left unchecked, they could become life-threatening.