Tag Archives: Mental Health

Anxiety, Insight, Mental Health, Treatment

Study: Mindfulness Meditation Works as Well as Common Antidepressant to Reduce Anxiety

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

Mindfulness meditation has emerged as a promising treatment option for anxiety disorders, with research showing its effectiveness comparable to commonly-used antidepressants. A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrated the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in treating anxiety when compared to the antidepressant escitalopram. This study contributes to a growing body of evidence […]

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Anxiety, Disorder, Mental Breakdown, Mental Health, Symptoms

What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life. It affects approximately 2% of adults in the United States. People with GAD experience persistent fear, worry, or dread about everyday situations, even if they are seemingly insignificant. The exact cause of GAD is […]

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Anxiety, COVID-19, Insight, Mental Health

Post-Pandemic Anxiety Is a Real Issue—Here’s How to Get More Comfortable During Re-Openings

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

During the course of the pandemic, the majority of us wanted nothing more than for our regular routines to be reinstated: to be able to attend our favorite yoga class in person, to meet up with a friend at a restaurant for dinner, or to go into the office and chat with coworkers next to […]

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Anxiety, Diagnosis, Health Care, Mental Health

Before I Got an Anxiety Diagnosis Doctors Thought I Had MS, Chronic Fatigue, and a Heart Condition

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

I can vividly recall the exact moment when anxiety became a significant issue for me. It happened during a seemingly ordinary day in December when I was a college student registering for my upcoming semester’s classes. Back in those days, before the Internet was widely available, I had to physically go to a campus building’s […]

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Anxiety, COVID-19, Insight, Mental Health

Panel Recommends Routine Anxiety Screening for Adults Under 65—Here’s What That Could Look Like

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a draft recommendation urging the screening of all adults under the age of 65 for anxiety disorders. This recommendation aims to normalize the screening process for anxiety and highlights the importance of identifying these disorders early to provide appropriate care. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a […]

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Anxiety, Disorder, Mental Health, Treatment

Is Anxiety Contagious?

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

Similar to how viruses can be contagious, stress and anxiety can also be “caught” from others, according to Carla Marie Manly, PhD, a clinical psychologist. Mirror neurons in our brain, which are activated when we observe others’ actions or experiences, may play a role in this phenomenon. This means that when we witness someone else’s […]

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COVID-19, Disorder, Mental Health, Virus

How I’m Battling Depression and Bipolar Disorder During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

Late last Friday, I reached out to my psychiatrist via text, pouring out my thoughts in a lengthy and somewhat contradictory message. I apologized for bothering him and explained that I couldn’t call at the moment due to my responsibilities with my children. However, I desperately needed to reschedule my appointment as I couldn’t bear […]

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COVID-19, Insight, Mental Health, Virus

How to Make Sure Social Distancing and Self-Isolation Don’t Hurt Your Mental Health

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

What may have seemed impossible a week ago, when we were discussing the best way to clean our hands, is now occurring in the United States. A lockdown is occurring throughout the cities. Many bars and restaurants no longer offer table service. No longer showing in area theaters. There has been a significant drop in […]

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Diagnosis, Disorder, Mental Health, Symptoms, Treatment

What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition that causes people to have an inflated sense of self-importance and a need for attention and admiration. They often lack empathy for others and may exploit or devalue them to maintain a sense of superiority. NPD is thought to develop from early life experiences, and it […]

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Insight, Mental Health

The Difference Between Psychopathy and Sociopathy

Posted on by yun
04
Sep

Psychopath and sociopath are terms often used colloquially to describe individuals who exhibit traits such as a lack of empathy, disregard for laws and rules, indifference towards others’ rights, tendencies towards violence, and a lack of guilt. It is important to note that sociopathy and psychopathy are not recognized as official mental health diagnoses in […]

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