Listening to music can have an effect on you, such as by evoking feelings of happiness or getting you energized, according to Healthline. Many people also listen to music while studying or reading. While some people would find this to…
Much like when people say “I have such bad OCD” or “Guys, I’m, like, having a panic attack,” you’ve certainly heard the acronym ADHD tossed around in casual conversation to describe personality quirks or emotional reactions to particular situations. The…
Human beings are social creatures by design. Our species evolved through cooperation, say researchers (via Nature Human Behaviour). Yet many people find themselves vulnerable to social isolation, especially under the COVID-19 pandemic. Loneliness has become a global epidemic, despite there being an abundance…
Even if you’re not among the one in five Americans who suffers from an anxiety disorder (per National Alliance on Mental Illness), you still might have anxiety-related moments in your life where you struggle to breathe. According to VeryWell Mind,…
Acupuncture might be considered too alternative for some, but studies show that it’s an effective tool for treating a variety of conditions. According to a study published in The Journal of Pain, acupuncture is successful in treating chronic pain. It’s…
Shopping for the holidays can be stressful, but finding the right gift for someone with anxiety can be difficult. You might think that setting up an appointment for a spa getaway might help, but the idea of commitment might bring on…
TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat are the top social media platforms among teens, and 35% of teens say they use social media constantly, according to Pew Research. Although teens typically post on a variety of topics, about a third of…
Meditation is an ancient practice of stilling the mind and concentrating attention on the present moment, and it has become more mainstream in recent years, as per Verywell Mind. Although there are different types of meditation, most involve sitting in…
Though ketamine is a completely legal anesthetic used on humans in hospital settings, it gets a bad reputation because it is often abused as a party drug, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This bad reputation has made it…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a chronic mental health condition in which a person experiences unwanted or intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Not everyone with OCD will have both obsessions and compulsions, but many do. According to WebMD, obsessive thoughts…
