Mental Health

Adult-onset ADHD is now considered a neurodevelopmental disorder. Here's a comprehensive guide to this complex and often misunderstood condition.

Social media has various hacks people promote to reduce anxiety, like the trend of icing your chest. Does it work?

Ativan, a benzodiazepine used to treat short-term anxiety, is considered a habit-forming drug. But quitting cold turkey is highly dangerous. Here's why.

Helping a spouse who has cancer can feel overwhelming and scary. Now research suggests there's evidence it can impact one's mental health. Here's what to know.

Teen social media use has skyrocketed. Now, researchers want to understand how it's affecting brain development during these critical years.

It's no surprise that getting sick has become a source of anxiety. But a small percentage of the population lives with a constant worry about becoming ill.

Are you a picky eater? ARFID may actually be at play. With the condition being a relatively recent diagnosis, it's a must to understand what we know about it.

Can illness really be all in your head? Or is your mind powerful enough to create physical issues that could fool not only doctors but even yourself?

Individuals with hypochondria fear illness to an extreme degree, believing wholeheartedly they are sick when they aren't. But can hypochondria be treated?

Trypophobia is a condition characterized by fear or discomfort with patterns or clusters of small holes. If you have trypophobia these things can help.

Showing our vulnerability to others is easier when we know what to expect, and Dr. Hafeez is here to explain what to anticipate when calling a crisis hotline.

Preparing for surgery can be a confusing experience, especially if you don't know what to expect. Luckily, there are a few tasks that can ease the hesitation.

Viewers of the original Avatar film experienced a form of Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome (PADS). Here's everything you need to know before you see the new one.

While the of phones and other screens is common among kids, a new study has found a link between screen time and obsessive-compulsive disorder in pre-teens.

Neurodivergent is a term being used more and more lately, but what does it mean? And why is the term becoming more and more popular as of late?

Agoraphobia is a kind of anxiety disorder that can severely impact life quality. Here's everything you need to know about the condition.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, licensed psychologist Dr. Carolyn Rubenstein debunks the most common misconceptions about anxiety.

Ativan is a commonly prescribed medication for a variety of conditions, including anxiety. Learn about the potentially harmful effects of the drug.

It's important to know the potential dangers of making TikTok your only mental health resource. Here are a few things mental health TikTok often gets wrong.

More and more studies are finding that our mental and physical health are inextricably linked. So can your gut bacteria play a role in your mental health?

Some stimming, such as hair pulling or head banging, can be harmful. In these cases, it is important to learn to manage stimming to avoid any complications

The concept of choice blindness isn't commonly talked about, but it can have important implications in daily life. Learn more about choice blindness.

If you regularly feel anxiety, you may find yourself worrying about a plethora of things. But do you need to worry about anxiety causing atrial fibrillation?

The idea of the tortured artist is a common concept among creative people, but is there a link between depression and creativity? Find out what experts say.

While bipolar disorder is usually treated with therapy and medication, exercise may also help assist these more traditional treatments. Here's what to know.

Long hours, rigid deadlines, and company networking events can provoke a little anxiety for any of us. How can you tell if your anxiety may be holding you back?

Becoming aware of neurodiversity can help normalize differences, and awareness starts with understanding the signs and symptoms of neurodivergence.