You may often hear procrastination being associated with college students who pull all-nighters to cram for last-minute exams, but according to the American Psychological Association, 1 in 5 American adults are believed to engage in chronic procrastination, meaning that 20% of…
While the history of recreational sex is wrought with imposed feelings of taboo and shame, in today’s modern world many cultures celebrate sex — even encouraging participants’ enjoyment of it. And why shouldn’t they? Sex should be fun! But for…
There are many things going on in the world at any moment that can cause you to feel anxious. These kinds of circumstances, along with the stressors going on in your own life, can raise your anxiety to uncomfortable levels.…
Feeling a little blue every now and again is a perfectly normal part of the human experience. If you’ve gone through a breakup, been fired from a job, disappointed your friends or family, or even had a stranger say some…
Antidepressants are commonly prescribed to treat the symptoms of depression and other mood disorders by influencing the way the brain produces serotonin and other neurotransmitters. Like any other medication, antidepressants must be taken only as prescribed. Taking too many can…
Exercise offers a plethora of physical, mental, and emotional benefits, from mood support to better sleep (per Mayo Clinic). A 2024 study in General Hospital Psychiatry found that 12 weeks of moderate-intensity cardio exercise helped ease obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptom…
Has your stomach ever felt queasy before a date or big job interview? That is because your gut and brain are connected — literally. The stress or pressure of an important event can cause your stomach to be upset. The stomach…
If you live with anxiety or know someone who does, you may be aware that it can be quite debilitating at times. From Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) to social anxiety, mental illness is on the rise, and not only because…
As many as 20% of females and 14% of males have an eating disorder at some point in their lives, according to one study in JAMA Network Open. These numbers may seem startling, but individuals with eating disorders often deal with…
Every one of us has the occasional moment of self-doubt. Starting up a new side hustle, becoming a parent, or moving into season two of that widely successful podcast you launched just a month ago can all leave us wondering:…
