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Phobias Are a Common Mental Illness
When I was a little girl, a spider decided to have babies in my room. All I really remember is...
Does Coffee Really Cause Anxiety?
Anxiety seems like a simple condition to understand. But unfortunately there are numerous...
When Runners Ignore Pain, Bad Things Happen
If you’ve ever had a runner’s knee injury, it can be painful and debilitating. The feeling of...
Don’t Let Social Anxiety Rule Your Life
Do you feel uneasy in a crowd? Have trouble talking to others in social situations? Has it gotten...
A Therapy Tale: How I Braved Therapy and Became a Better Me
I can practically hear the Mission Impossible theme song as I stealthily observe my surroundings...
Cultivating a Positive Body Image
Looking into the mirror and seeing someone looking back who does not elicit a feeling of happiness...
A Broken Heart Can Affect Your Health
We all know that feeling after a breakup, loss or frightening medical diagnosis — where it just...
How to Communicate Your Feelings: A Guide
When it comes to sharing feelings, sharing isn’t always caring. Sometimes sharing our feelings...
Hallie Hovey-Murray: Not Your Typical Beauty Queen
As she seeks to become Miss Virginia, W&M law student proves she’s more than her autism...
How Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treats Depression
When traditional treatments such as antidepressant medication and outpatient therapy for major...
The Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia
Nearly 50 million people in the world suffer from dementia, the term for the chronic decline in...
Depression Often Overlooked Among the Elderly
One of the greatest mental health challenges Americans are facing right now is depression, and the...
The 7 Habits of Highly Stressed People
Break free from the cycle before you break down. Let’s face it: Many of us are hooked on bad stress...
Can Gut Bacteria Cure Depression?
It has long been known that gut bacteria play a pivotal role in digestive health, but what about...
Is Fear Sabotaging Your Life’s Happiness?
Do you find yourself scared in uncertain situations? Do you fear making decisions related to your...
8 Reasons Why You Need to Get Physically Active
It’s no secret that exercise is one of the most suggested things to do to attain better and...
SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder
If you feel SAD during the winter months, you are not alone. For most of her adult life, Marie...
Does My Child Have ADHD?
Possibly no parent of a young child has ever uttered the words, “Wow, my kid is always so calm and...
Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Care
10 quick and simple ways to take care of YOU during the holidays When your holiday to-do list is...