Your brain is always looking to protect you. Whenever it senses a threat, it sends a message to your body to prepare to either run away from that threat or stay and fight it off, hence the term “fight or…
The terms “panic attack” and “anxiety attack” are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), there is a definition of panic attacks but not anxiety attacks. The book does define anxiety as a…
Agoraphobia is a rare type of anxiety disorder (via National Institute of Mental Health). In the U.S., it’s estimated to affect around 1.3% of the adult population at some point in their lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the condition,…
For many, needles aren’t just medical tools; they’re triggers for intense fear and anxiety. Fear of needles, known as trypanophobia, is very common, affecting up to 2 in 3 children and 1 in 4 adults, according to the Centers for…
Meaningful friendships play an important role in a person’s overall health, as explained by Medical News Today. Because humans are inherently social creatures, people tend to thrive when they are connected to others. Evolution has led humans to create these…
Stress is more than just an unpleasant feeling, it’s an actual stone-cold killer. Besides making you tense and putting you in a bad mood, stress can put you at risk for deadly conditions including heart attacks, according to the American…
When you’re depressed, it can be hard to maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet. For some people with depression, this means not getting enough nutrients to sustain one’s body throughout the day. That’s because some of the main symptoms of…
Cannabis, otherwise known as marijuana, generally refers to the dried plant materials harvested from either the cannabis indica or cannabis sativa plant, says the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Cannabis comes in many forms, from edible brownies, and infused drinks…
Do you experience worsening anxiety at night? This can be a frustrating experience, especially when you’re exhausted and just want to get a good night’s rest. According to BetterHelp, anxiety that gets worse at nighttime is not uncommon among people with…
Gun violence has been a part of American life for many decades, and it is once again in the spotlight in the wake of recent back-to-back tragedies. On May 14, 18-year-old Payton Gendron allegedly went on a hate-filled shooting rampage…
