Emotional & Mental Health Articles

Younger-onset dementia is any form of dementia that strikes people under the age of 65. Dementia sometimes occurs in people in their fifties, fourties, thirties, and even earlier in life.

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate state between normal mental function and dementia. But it is possible to have a good qualify of life with MCI, and sometimes MCI doesn't progress to major neurocognitive disorder or even reverses itself.

Huntington's disease is like having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's all at the same time. But there is finally hope for an effective treatment.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare, rapidly progressing brain disease that is always fatal. However, as a diagnosis of exclusion, it can be misdiagnosed.

From 50 to 80 percent of people who have Parkinson's disease experience delusions and hallucinations at some time during the course of their disease. Early diagnosis improves quality of life, but Inappropriate medications can make the problem worse.

"Meditation" comes from a Latin root that means "to heal", and it may be able to help you do exactly that. What should everyone with an anxiety disorder know about the potential of meditation in helping you overcome anxiety?

While not a stand-alone treatment for anxiety disorders, breathing exercises can indeed play an important role in managing anxiety. What do you need to know?

Suffering from an anxiety disorder means stress is never far away. What are some ways to manage your stress, both on your own and with the help of trained professionals?

What are support groups for depression, and what do you need to know if you're considering joining one?

HIV is still a dangerous virus, but modern drugs usually prevent HIV infection from progressing to AIDS. Even with treatment, about 50 percent of people positive for HIV develop some kind of cognitive issue. Here are 7 things you need to know