Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood. Many people think of it as a condition that only involves visible compulsions, like excessive handwashing or checking locks. However, OCD can also take a form where the compulsions are mostly unseen. This is...
Anxiety affects a lot of people, and for many, it’s getting worse. The American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll in 2024 found that 43% of adults said they felt more anxious than they did the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022....
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) are both mental health conditions that can develop after a person experiences trauma. One nationwide study estimates around 1.5% of people have PTSD and 0.5% of people have CPTSD,...
No matter what you do for a living or how much you love your job, it seems nearly impossible not to experience stress from work. For example, if you work at a desk job, you likely have deadlines and meetings that clog up your schedule. If you’re a first responder or...
Life is unpredictable. Even though that unpredictability can sometimes keep life interesting and exciting, that’s not often the way that our brain perceives sudden stressors. Instead of trying to embrace something new and unexpected, it’s possible for your brain to...
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