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What Is The 'Icing Your Chest' Trend And Does It Work?

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

Jeremy Brown

Why You Should Never Quit Ativan Cold Turkey

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.

Erin Marie

Research Reveals The Mental Health Toll Cancer Can Take On A Patient's Spouse

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.

Erin Marie

How Consistent Social Media Check Ins Could Affect Adolescent Brains

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

Brynna Standen

How To Tell If You Have Hypochondria

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.

Erica Brooke Gordon

What Is ARFID? Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Explained

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.

Diana Bocco

Can An Illness Really Be 'All In Your Head'?

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?

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Erin Demmer

Can You Be Treated For Hypochondria?

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

Joanna Marie

How To Cope With Trypophobia

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

Erin Demmer

Everything You Need To Know About Crisis Hotlines From A Mental Health Professional

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.

Amanda Vining

What To Expect During The Preoperative Phase Of Surgery

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.

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Why Some Fans Say They Experienced Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome

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.

Ruth Clark

Study Finds Connection Between Screen Time And OCD In Early Adolescents

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.

Ruth Clark

What Does It Mean To Be Neurodivergent?

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?

Ziba Redif

Agoraphobia Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

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

Ruth Clark

A Therapist Debunks The Top Myths About Anxiety

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

Andra Picincu

The Harmful Effects Of Taking Ativan

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

Robin Zabiegalski

What TikTok Gets Wrong About Mental Health

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.

Brynna Standen

Can Your Gut Bacteria Actually Play A Role In Your Mental Health?

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?

Kimberly Smith

How To Manage And Reduce Stimming Behavior

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

Brie Schmidt

What Is Choice Blindness And How Can It Affect Your Life?

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

Amanda Vining

Can Anxiety Cause You To Have Atrial Fibrillation?

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?

Beth Bradford

The Unexpected Link Between Depression And Creativity

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.

Catherine Caruso

Ways That Exercise Helps Bipolar Disorder

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

Erin Marie

Signs Your Anxiety Is Holding You Back At Work

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?

Brie Schmidt

How To Tell If You Are Neurodivergent

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

Hannah LaFond

Melissa Claire Egan And Writer Josh Griffith Discuss On The Effect Of Mental Health Representation - Exclusive

Melissa Claire Egan and writer Josh Griffith of "The Young and the Restless" discuss the effect of mental health representation in an exclusive interview.