Irritability. Crankiness. Agitation. No matter what you call it, we all have moments when our fuse feels a little shorter and our bodies feel more tense than normal. Whether the experience of grumpiness is a fleeting emotion or a prolonged period of ill temperament,...
The days are getting shorter. The nights are getting longer. There is a noticeable chill in the air and the quality of the sunlight is a little more flat and dim. For as many as 1 in 4 adults, these changes can trigger seasonal depression, also known as seasonal...
Many of us believe we know how to listen, and listen well. After all, it is a relatively simple skill, right? Yet, while about 96 percent of people believe they are "good listeners," The reality is few have mastered the skill of listening effectively and...
When was the last time you sat alone with your thoughts? If that prospect sounds terrifying to you, you’re not alone. Many people are intimidated by the thought of sitting silent and still for even 5-10 minutes. In our fast-paced world, we have become accustomed to...
Most of us are extremely familiar with the concept of multitasking. Especially in Western culture where productivity and efficiency are so highly valued, multitasking has become a way to check more items off the To-Do List in a short amount of time. In short stints,...
One of the trendiest social media apps among young people, TikTok, is taking over the digital space, with mixed reviews about its effect on mental health as the world enters a new phase of the coronavirus pandemic. The video-based platform surged in popularity during...
About 2.2 percent of the adult population in the United States has an autism spectrum condition, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects the learning, communication,...
Anxiety is an extremely common mental health disorder, especially among younger generations. Recent studies have found that those in the Millennial generation and Generation Z are much more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. One survey published in April...
They say there is an app for everything, and mental health is no different. Virtual therapy, also called telepsychology, has been rising in popularity in recent years. This form of mental health treatment is not new, but is becoming more prevalent as smartphone usage...
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the personal, professional and social lives of Americans in unprecedented ways. The fast-spreading virus caused the country—and world—to scramble to adjust and develop new strategies to accomplish everyday tasks....
The majority of people lack confidence in who they are and what they can accomplish. In fact, approximately 85 percent of the population is affected by low self esteem, according to Dr. Joe Rubino in The Self Esteem Book. Low self esteem can manifest in many ways,...
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. At least 40 million American adults—or nearly one fifth of the population—are affected by anxiety. About 1 in 12 children have also been diagnosed with anxiety disorders, and hundreds, if...