Anxiety & Depression

Having struggled with anxiety since my late teens, I'm familiar with the challenges and frustration it can bring into your life. This article breaks down four science-backed ways that can help people struggling with anxiety ease their symptoms.

Grief is full of surprises. Here are six unexpected facts about grief.

This is a comprehensive list of different types of phobias or fears. Discover both common phobias and uncommon phobias.

Amid the fairy-tale trappings, Disney's animated Snow White offers up a useful metaphor for how anxiety attacks manifest for some people. Understanding this metaphor allows for greater understanding and empathy for those who battle intrusive fearful thoughts.

Here are some easy and Natural methods to help relieve your stress and anxiety.

Coping with social anxiety is challenging. These seven tips are helpful tools in learning to manage anxiety in social spaces.

Many people make the mistake of thinking depression is just a period of time where someone is sad. This way of thinking is not only wrong, but can be very dangerous to those who suffer from this debilitating illness.

There is no question that our world gets faster and crazier by the day. Information is flying at us at an alarming pace and working adults struggle to balance work and family life. Learn 5 strategies, recommended by experts, to help the busy adult relieve stress and regain control.

If you have ever considered or attempted suicide, you are not a bad person. Suicide is terrible and often stigmatized. Know that you are strong and able to think for yourself. Your life is yours.

A bipolar woman’s experience going through a depressive episode due to medication, suicidal ideation and hospitalization to get help.

This article sheds light on a new medical discovery, namely adult neurogenesis in the human brain, that offers promising alternative treatments for depression.

This article explains why depression must be understood as more than a social stigma. People should know it as a true medical illness far more serious than we may think.

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is known as the fear of being negatively evaluated in social settings. It is a restricting ailment that can cause impairment to one's social and professional functions.

Surprisingly, there isn't one bit of evidence or research for the popular idea that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance. The pharmaceutical companies makes lots of money out of it, though.

Whether you're stressed about exams, social gatherings, or life in general, this article is targeted towards those who struggle to relax during tough times.

Mental illness permeates all areas of our world. With an estimated 1/4 of Americans suffering from a diagnosed mental illness, it's no surprise that Hip-Hop artists have been touched as well.

Anxiety and OCD can affect the mind in various ways. Derealization and depersonalization (DPDR) sufferers feel totally detached from reality and in a dream-like trance. I wish to demystify and tackle the terrifying phenomenon of anxiety-induced dissociation.

Toronto Blue Jays' closer Roberto Osuna is currently warming the bench, citing mental health concerns.

Depressed people often suffer from insomnia. But insomnia can also cause depression and other mood disorders. Sleep is important in counteracting and preventing depressive illnesses.

When I increased my anti-anxiety medication, I started to experience very strange and vivid dreams. In a word, GAH!

When we're diagnosed with stress or anxiety, we might feel foolish. Yet anxiety can be deadly if not taken seriously.

Mental illness is hard to understand, but please try.

What is the relationship between sleep and memory? How do sleep medications affect the brain, and how does PTSD relate to these issues?

This article is about the stress that came along with the presidential election of 2016.

Depression is an ugly, black monster. It can turn the nicest people into unbearable beings. A depressed mother is difficult because we want to be the best for our kids—but sometimes we just can't.

Here are 8 ideas for coping with depression and getting onto the road to recovery.

People who are close to someone with anxiety may feel helpless when they watch friends or family members suffer. Learn 5 practical tips for helping someone with anxiety right now.

"Fake it 'til you make it" is sometimes the world's best mantra. I have a family, a job, and responsibilities to take care of—which means I can't let my anxiety get the best of me.

No one likes talking about anxiety or any mental health disorder. It's time that changed. In this article, I talk about what living with anxiety feels like for me.

There can be many different causes of social anxiety disorder: biological, environmental, unpleasant life experiences, current life stresses, and difficulties coping with different life stages.

Learn steps to understand and conquer the things that scare you the most in life.

Panic attacks can cause a range of physical problems that may be frightening.

This article is about how a veteran's gender affects the rates of P.T.S.D., suicide, and the battle-like experience of coming home from war.

This article is about books and different resources for veterans.

In recent times, medical science has recognised Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as a genuine form of depression for which various treatments have become available

About 10% of the population suffers from an irrational fear of needles and injections. Medical phobias—fear of blood, injections, and injury—differ from other types of phobias in key ways.

The destructive effects of bipolar disorder can be minimized when properly treated. Recognize the symptoms and seek treatment before it destroys your life and the lives of those you love.

A night of heavy drinking can often lead to an overwhelming feeling of temporary depression the morning after. Let's explore this phenomenon and uncover treatment methods and preventive options.

For many, changes in the weather affect mood. For some this can lead to serious issues, such as seasonal affective disorder. Learn more about these effects and what you can do to combat them.

I am a recovered agoraphobic. This is the 10-step program I used to help overcome the fears that had taken control of my life.

I spent half my life suffering with panic disorder. Although I haven’t had a panic attack in years, I remember them all too well. This article discusses the techniques that worked for me.

I have written a 12-step programs for depression. These are the things that helped me get well and enjoy life again. They are not easy steps to take, but the rewards are amazing.

The author writes a letter to his six-year-old self, explaining the origins of his emetophobia.

Bed bug related anxiety, paranoia, and stress can be difficult to deal with. Learn how to cope with the stress with the stress of having bed bugs. Understand how bed bugs cause stress and anxiety in both yourself and your children.

This is a list of positive and negative coping skills. Positive coping skills benefit you while negative coping skills cost you something. Use these coping strategies to help you manage stress.

Do you know everything you should about your anti-anxiety medication? Do they help? Are they a cure?

Dermatillomania is a disorder in which one has the urge to pick at one's skin, especially in times of anxiety or stress. I've experienced this condition since I was a child.

In 1975, Swedish researcher Marie Asberg found a direct relationship between low serotonin levels in depression and aggressive behavior. How do SSRIs help with depression?