The holiday season is an intense time of year. There’s a lot of pressure to enjoy yourself, to spend time with people (even if you have a difficult relationship the rest of the year), and
You probably remember your own teenage years, and may even breathe a sigh of relief that those days are behind you. The drama, the pressure to fit in, the constant juggling of school, friendships, and
Anxiety symptoms are often loud and impossible to ignore. At its best, anxiety can keep us alert and prepared—like the nerves that sharpen focus before a test or the quick response that helps us avoid
Depression and anxiety are the top two most common mental health diagnoses in the United States. They also commonly co-occur. It might seem paradoxical that people would experience both depression and anxiety, since they are
Movies, TV shows, and even the history of inpatient treatment have set us all up to believe stigmatizing myths about mental health care. Thankfully, there have been considerable strides in improving inpatient care settings. Patients’
Emotions aren’t just in your head Have you ever wondered why emotions are also often called “feelings”? We use this term because we literally feel them in our bodies. Those butterflies in your stomach, a
When you have a teen in your life, you’re bound to feel protective. Teens are faced with big life decisions and challenges, often for the first time in their lives, and you want to help.
Eating disorders are about so much more than just food. Eating behaviors in eating disorders are the tip of the iceberg, the visible part of a mental health struggle that is often rooted in family
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is an intense mental health condition where someone experiences heightened emotional responses to everyday situations that are long-lasting and hard to manage. Perceived or real abandonment is particularly hard on people
Depression is a tough mental health condition with a variety of unpleasant symptoms that disrupt everyday life. People with depression may deal with deep sadness and negative thought patterns, irritability or anger, disinterest in things
At one time or another, we’ve all considered standard New Year’s resolutions, such as getting organized, starting a new hobby, going to the gym, quitting smoking, working toward a promotion, or finally starting to write
The fall and winter holidays are upon us, a time of festive foods and sharing large meals. But when your teen is showing signs of an eating disorder, it can add worry on top of
