How does the pain and trauma of a failed friendship affect a person's health? Here are some ways your well-being may be impacted when a friendship fizzles out.
Dr. Jan E. Patterson, an integrative medicine physician and professor, spoke to Health Map about how to tell the difference between grief and depression.
Ativan, a benzodiazepine used to treat short-term anxiety, is considered a habit-forming drug. But quitting cold turkey is highly dangerous. Here's why.
Hypochondriasis can cause significant distress and interfere with daily functioning. Learn the signs and symptoms, and when you should contact a doctor.
Helping a spouse who has cancer can feel overwhelming and scary. Now research suggests there's evidence it can impact one's mental health. Here's what to know.
It's no surprise that getting sick has become a source of anxiety. But a small percentage of the population lives with a constant worry about becoming ill.
Are you a picky eater? ARFID may actually be at play. With the condition being a relatively recent diagnosis, it's a must to understand what we know about it.
Individuals with hypochondria fear illness to an extreme degree, believing wholeheartedly they are sick when they aren't. But can hypochondria be treated?
Trypophobia is a condition characterized by fear or discomfort with patterns or clusters of small holes. If you have trypophobia these things can help.
Showing our vulnerability to others is easier when we know what to expect, and Dr. Hafeez is here to explain what to anticipate when calling a crisis hotline.
Preparing for surgery can be a confusing experience, especially if you don't know what to expect. Luckily, there are a few tasks that can ease the hesitation.
Viewers of the original Avatar film experienced a form of Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome (PADS). Here's everything you need to know before you see the new one.
While the of phones and other screens is common among kids, a new study has found a link between screen time and obsessive-compulsive disorder in pre-teens.
In an exclusive interview with Health Map, Dr. Guttman dispels some of the most pervasive myths about depression and sets the record straight for good.
Before you channel your inner Scrooge, scowl, and say "Bah, humbug!": here are 12 ways to cope with holiday overwhelm, to help you end the season with a smile.
It's important to know the potential dangers of making TikTok your only mental health resource. Here are a few things mental health TikTok often gets wrong.
More and more studies are finding that our mental and physical health are inextricably linked. So can your gut bacteria play a role in your mental health?
Some stimming, such as hair pulling or head banging, can be harmful. In these cases, it is important to learn to manage stimming to avoid any complications