We all love being able to have a good night’s rest, and waking up refreshed and rejuvenated for the day ahead of us. The act of sleeping or napping can sometimes, however, serve as a sort of escape from the…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that people with long COVID might experience fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, digestive symptoms, or sleep problems. Although people who weren’t vaccinated are at higher risk for long COVID, people with…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most talked-about mental health diagnoses. While ADHD is commonly associated with children — with approximately 6 million in the U.S. receiving a diagnosis, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
The definition of workaholism has been debated since the term was first coined in 1971. Some define it simply as an addiction to work. Others define it more specifically as “high drive, high work involvement, and low work enjoyment.” It’s…
Death, a bad breakup, and verbal abuse are just a few examples of trauma that can cause emotional damage. What’s interesting and just as dangerous, according to mindbodygreen, is that trauma can also damage the brain in ways that lead…
Having a mental illness can be a disruptive and debilitating experience. For many, the symptoms and side effects of a mental health condition can interfere with activities of daily life. While events like missing work, avoiding social events, or engaging…
When somebody says the term “eating disorder,” what comes to mind? While our culture does have a pervasive idea of what eating disorders are, it is sadly fraught with many misconceptions and stereotypes. Some of these can be harmful to…
It’s likely that you have heard about the 988 crisis lifeline that was launched in July 2024. 988 is a convenient number to call when someone’s experiencing psychological distress or having thoughts about ending their life. Despite crisis hotlines being implemented,…
It’s easy to get lost in TikTok trends — just open the app and see how quick it is to get sucked in. While trends seem to come and go, one that’s remained pretty popular is #WhatIEatInADay, where TikTokkers share…
Every other year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which reports on trends relating to sexual behavior, substance use, violence, and mental health in high school students. The newest data, released…
