Mental Health and Addiction - Management
Mental health conditions are very common and affect millions of Americans. Here's a look at some of the most common disorders and how they are treated.
Three mental health experts offer tips on keeping your cool when life gets frustrating.
How bottled up stress can damage your physical and mental health, with five strategies to cope.
Relationships between animals and humans offer countless benefits to both species. But some animals can also provide unique forms of therapy to children and adults suffering from mental health conditions.
6 expert tips for managing mental illness.
Panic attacks can be terrifying. But if you know what s happening, it may be easier to cope.
For some, even positive life changes can bring on bouts of severe anxiety or depression. But there is good news.
Not only is access to mental health care declining, a new study finds the majority of psychiatrists don t accept health insurance.
There's a common belief that writers and artists are more likely to have mental health issues than the general population. We explore if there is any truth to this relationship.
Think you may have ADD, depression, or another psychiatric disorder? Learn how this type of assessment differs from other psychological tests—and why it may give you the insight you need.
What are you afraid of? We ask a few pros for their top tips on working through what scares them.
One study has found that moderate consumption of wine may improve your mental health. But don't uncork that bottle of Chardonnay just yet!
Both talk therapy and medication can help with persistent sadness. Here's how to get started.
While some people are at higher risk, nervous breakdowns can happen to anyone. Here's what to look for.
Find out why new moms are at increased risk and how to get help.
Learn how changing your diet to eliminate sweet treats can help improve your mental health.
What benefits come from a strong support network, and where can you find one of your own?
It's not just your internal organs that can be harmed by excess drinking; your skin, hair, and nails can suffer as well.
Living with bipolar disorder presents an array of challenges. What if there was a way to prevent its onset?
It's the fear of being out of cell phone contact, and two out of three adults have this phobia. Are you one of them?
With so many stigmas surrounding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), it's especially important to separate fiction from fact.
Discovering new treatments for mental health diseases is a complicated endeavor with plenty of dead ends. Sometimes, however, an impractical finding opens the door to new possibilities.
Dysthymia is a depressive condition that isn t quite as severe as full-blown depression, but lasts longer and can affect your life in many of the same ways.
There are five main categories of intense, unrealistic fears about certain things and situations.
New research reveals that how you handle such emotions can make a big difference in your well-being.
Combining education, medication, and psychotherapy shows promise.
Depression is not a normal part of aging, but it is common. Be aware of these triggers.
Some anxiety is healthy. But these signs mean it's time to get support.
Distinguish the signs of mental illness from other behaviors that may seem odd.
It's more than just a party trick. Hypnosis has been shown to deliver real mental health benefits for some.