Anorexia nervosa, also known as just anorexia, is a complex and serious eating disorder (via Current Opinion in Psychiatry). It’s reported all over the world and is estimated to affect up to 4% of women and 0.3% of men. The…
When seeking support or treatment for mental health, there are many different routes one can take. According to experts at the Cleveland Clinic, some people may find speaking to a mental health professional — a process known as psychotherapy — can…
Confiding in those we trust not only enhances our sense of connectedness, but there are also real mental and physiological health benefits to doing so. For example, talking to someone about how we’re feeling can help reduce the body’s stress…
Mental illness can be difficult to diagnose (via Annals of General Psychiatry). Unlike physical illnesses, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, there are no blood tests or medical instruments to pinpoint many psychiatric disorders. So, it’s important to consult…
When TikTok unveiled its Bold Glamour filter, millions of users were impressed by how realistic the makeup and face sculpting were compared to other filters. Some told NBC News how shocking it could be to look so glamorous one moment…
When you think about eating disorders, you might think of women. While it’s true that the ratio of women to men with eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia is historically about 10 to 1, men are susceptible to disordered eating,…
When you hear the word psychedelics, you might imagine people having hallucinations or intense, out-of-control trips. But microdosing, which has become an area of interest in the scientific community, isn’t that. And a new study published in Scientific Reports supports previous…
In his 1998 novel “Veronika Decides to Die,” bestselling author Paulo Coelho examines the idea of madness, and the toll that conforming to life’s strict guidelines can take on the human spirit. After a failed attempt on her own life,…
Breathing is one of those things that you often don’t think about doing — that is, until you’re feeling stressed or having a panic attack and suddenly taking a deep breath feels impossible. Shortness of breath is actually a common…
High blood pressure — or hypertension — has become an epidemic, affecting 47% of adults within the United States alone (per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Aptly nicknamed the silent killer, hypertension was the primary cause of death for…
