Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a form of anxiety that causes intense fear and embarrassment in social situations. For example, it’s common to feel slightly nervous when meeting new people or speaking in public. People with social anxiety disorder can experience a paralyzing fear that makes it hard for them to [...]
Clinicians and patients alike will be familiar with the long waitlists that often accompany access to mental health support. While this is primarily an issue of capacity and under-funding, leading to feelings of frustration and hopelessness, you may be surprised to find that there is some evidence that these waitlists have their uses. Click here [...]
As Americans, we tend to focus on getting the most done in the quickest amount of time. The stress of living in a high-paced world can be incredibly overwhelming and impact nearly every aspect of your mental health and also your physical and emotional health and well-being. Click here to continue reading.
ADHD burnout is a term increasingly used to describe the feeling of overwhelm, exhaustion, and stress that people with ADHD may experience due to their condition. According to research, up to 93% of adults with ADHD experience burnout symptoms (ADDA, 2021) compared to only 30% of the general population (AID, 2019). This article will explore [...]
A small study conducted by University of Toulouse psychiatrist Dr. Albert Danan found that a whole-foods ketogenic diet was safe, feasible, and associated with unprecedented improvements in mental and physical health in hospitalized patients with serious mental illness. Click here to continue reading.
Learning to set boundaries is a key part of protecting your emotional and mental well-being. To do so, you might usually consider what you need from a similarly mental or cognitive perspective—for instance, "I will not reply to emails after 6 p.m. to preserve my time with family," or "That topic makes me uncomfortable to discuss, [...]
"Sharing your mental health issues with anyone can feel scary and uncomfortable. But your parents? That can feel like another level of fear. Cultural norms and mental health stigma can make it challenging to broach the subject. There’s one big reason 59.8% of young people with mental illnesses don’t receive treatment: fear. Fear prevents many people from [...]
Following a year (2021) with increases in suicide rates, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation's leading suicide prevention organization, is hosting The 14th Annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, DC from June 25 to the 28. Over 200 Volunteer Advocates from across the country will encourage legislators to prioritize suicide prevention and mental health policies that [...]
"The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of how we interact and function in society. Our brains and behaviors experienced unprecedented upheavals, forcing us to adapt to new ways of living. In recent years, science has made bold advances in understanding how the brain and its wiring manage new situations and stress. Leading experts [...]
"Have you tried to fix someone's mental illness? When we see others struggling with mental illness, we often get the urge to help. But for most of us, we aren’t equipped to treat their disease—and trying to can negatively impact our mental health. Sometimes we have to let go and accept that we can’t [...]
