Mental health insights
Anxiety can feel useless at times, those feelings and fear are there to protect you. The right amount of anxiety can even help you overcome a challenge. However, unchecked anxiety can wreak havoc on your life.
It’s normal to have questions about ADHD medications. But, it’s important to understand what ADHD medications can and can’t do. ADHD medications might help improve concentration, control impulses and help someone with ADHD perform tasks more efficiently, but they don’t cure ADHD. Once the medication stops, the symptoms can return.
High-functioning depression can often go undetected as, on the surface, an individual has a job, good family life, studies, or dresses well. Let’s discuss what exactly is high-functioning depression, the signs to look out for, and what you can do about it.
Finding a qualified therapist can be an overwhelming process. Where do you look? What do you look for? And when you finally find a potential match, what questions do you ask?
Anger is a normal healthy human emotion. It’s something we have all felt at some point. Deception, frustration or even someone cutting you off in traffic can leave you feeling angry.
Overcoming any fear is hard and not something that happens overnight. It takes time and practice. While you can say that flying is safer than driving, that doesn’t help those having a panic attack mid-flight. You’re not alone; fear of flying is common. If you’re afraid to fly, learn to conquer your fear gradually with these expert tips.
It’s normal to feel sad or down after having a baby. Between the tiredness and the stress of delivery, there’s so much going and your body is powering through a lot. But if this feeling doesn’t go away in a couple of weeks, it could be a sign of a serious mental illness. Learning how to prevent postpartum depression is important in reducing the risk of developing the condition and knowing when to get help.
For thousands of years, people all over the world have been using meditation for spiritual and religious reasons. Now, meditation and mindfulness are mainstream. Mental health is a huge component of overall health, and many people are struggling with it. The demand for natural coping strategies is at an all-time high.