Do you know which mental illness has the highest mortality rate? It may surprise you that the answer is eating disorders, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Eating disorders are illnesses in which individuals...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (or OCD) affects around 2.2 million adults in the United States. The disorder has been portrayed in TV shows like Monk, about an overly-conscientious detective, or movies like What About Bob, featuring a phobic Bill Murray. Individuals...
Depression is a common experience in the United States, with more than 17 million Americans reporting depressive episodes. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is higher among females (8.7%) compared to males (5.3%) and is also more...
About half of the U.S. population reports feeling lonely. It is a widespread phenomenon that some have referred to as a “loneliness epidemic.” While platforms like Facebook and Instagram were designed to connect people and create a sense of community, some studies...
The practice of meditation has experienced a surge in mainstream popularity over the past decade. Meditation has been called a personal development practice as well as a spiritual practice and has been shown to have many benefits, including reduced stress and...
The concept of “being seen” is used in psychology and personal development and is touted for its many benefits—such as connection, happiness and a sense of belonging. In his book Nonviolent Communication, psychologist and author Marshall Rosenberg lists “to see and...
More than half the population will experience trauma in their lifetime, and nearly 1 in 10 will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The term “trauma” is generally used to mean a distressing incident or series of incidents that damage the psyche and...
Anxiety disorders affect around 40 million adults in the United States and about 300 million people worldwide. Symptoms of anxiety can range from sweating and nervousness to panic attacks, gastrointestinal problems and selective mutism (usually in children). While...
States in the U.S. have been enforcing social distancing regulations for over one month. Many areas have been under quarantine for nearly twice that long. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt daily life and limit social interactions, mental health experts...
It is second nature to be critical of ourselves and even feel shame or guilt about our choices. After all, that voice in our head telling us we can do better is often what helps us learn and improve. But when criticism and judgement take the drivers’ seat of our...
The U.S. has the highest healthcare spending among developed countries, according to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, but is one of the most depressed countries in the world, according to U.S. News and World Report. About 1 in 5 Americans experience...
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our personal, professional and social lives in unprecedented ways. The fast-spreading virus has the country—and world—scrambling to adjust and develop new strategies to accomplish everyday tasks. Social...