What Are the Causes and Risk Factors Associated With Panic Attacks?
Panic attacks are often rooted in anxiety, but for some people, they don’t seem to have a rhyme or reason. Panic attacks may have physical symptoms like sweating, a racing heartbeat or hyperventilation. If you’ve never had one before, it can be hard to know what’s...
Hypomania: A Look at Some of the Most Common Symptoms and Treatments
Having more energy than usual and an extremely positive attitude usually isn’t something to worry about. However, when a person is having a hypomanic episode, these feelings get in the way of things like sleep and controlling their behavior. You may be able to get...
Here’s How the Symptoms of Agoraphobia May Present in Teens
Anxiety disorders are fairly common in young people. Many parents start noticing symptoms in their children during their adolescent and teen years. Intense discomfort or fear in certain situations, emotional outbursts, and refusal to go to school or do certain...
The Psychology of Hoarding and Its Widespread Effects
Hoarding is a phenomenon that has affected people for centuries. It’s not a matter of laziness, a lack of self-control or even a bad habit that causes people to hold on to rooms full of belongings that aren’t particularly valuable. Hoarding disorder is a distinct...
Acute Stress Disorder: The Most Common Symptoms
Traumatic, stressful or shocking events can have a major impact on your mental health. These events are relatively common: According to the National Center for PTSD, about 60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. By the...
“Brain Zaps”: A Potential Effect of SSRI Withdrawal
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a type of depression medication, aren’t habit forming. They have a short half-life, which means they are more likely to cause withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt discontinuation. “Brain zaps” are one of several common...
6 Reasons Why Staying in Mental Health Treatment During the Holidays Is Essential
Taking time off for the winter holidays is a common enough practice. However, it’s important to recognize that this time of year can still be very stressful and emotionally volatile. When you don’t have the structure of your usual routine, and when you’re busy...
Here’s Why the Holidays Can Be Tough for Your Teen’s Mental Health
The holidays can be a time for making great memories with loved ones. Yet some years are more about holding on to those memories than making new ones. Often, the weeks before these celebrations are packed with preparation and other responsibilities. Teens can get just...
Why Might Someone Always Be Wearing Hoodies? 6 Explanations to Do With Mental Health
What does wearing a hoodie symbolize? Is wearing a hoodie a sign of depression? Discover the links between mental health challenges and hoodies.