Emotional & Mental Health Articles

The whole world is strange right now, and self-care may not top your to-do list. It's easy to miss the warning signs of depression. And depression doesn't always feel the way you think it might. Could COVID-19 be making you depressed?

You may know turmeric as a spice that can transform any curry. Could there be more to this flavorful spice than meets the eye? Turmeric is used for medicinal purposes already, but does it have potential as a treatment for Alzheimer's?

Coconuts are commonly consumed in the tropics but have become more frequent across the globe as trade routes expand. Could this tropical nut be a potential treatment option for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease? Read more to find out.

Is huperzine a potential alternative therapy for Alzheimer's, because it has a lot in common with the gold-standard medications tused to treat Alzheimer's? The expectations are big, but can reality live up to people's hopes?

Cyclothymia is a subtype of bipolar disorder where a person’s “ups” or elevated moods fail to meet the criteria for a manic episode, and the “lows” don't last long enough to be considered a depressive episode. What's it like to live with this illness?

Will telework be here to stay, even after the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, what would working from home permanently do to your mental health and productivity?

Mindfulness meditation may sound like a lot of nonsense to you, but think again. Plenty of studies have shown that it can reduce PTSD symptoms in trauma survivors, as well as help with pain and fatigue.

Rapid cycling is a phenomenon that not all people diagnosed with bipolar disorder will experience, but a big part of them will. Read on to learn about the most common triggers and how to best cope with this type of disorder.

I've been homeschooling my kids and working from home for more than 10 years — by choice. If COVID-19 has forced you into the same, I got tips for you.

Unlike bipolar I disorder — where depression isn’t required for a diagnosis — bipolar II disorder features both hypomanic and depressive states. What does that look like?