Emotional & Mental Health Articles

Increasing numbers of people self-diagnose mental health problems. What are the risks? Why shouldn't you do this, and why do so many try anyway?

If you’re having a hard time at work, getting grief in your home life and just generally feeling stressed out and tired, while you may want to skip the gym, performing more cardio may actually be the best thing for you.

We've all heard of stalking — but what does this crime really do to victims? We'll be taking a look at the lasting mental health consequences this deeply invasive crime can have.

We've all heard of stalking, and we've probably all wondered what kind of person would do such a horrific thing. This terrifying look inside the mind of a stalker will get you more closely acquainted.

Increased productivity is one of the most popular new year's resolutions. Setting a goal is easier than realizing it. These science-backed productivity tools actually work.

Do you handle stress in a similar way to your parents? If you do, is that because you inherited that behavior or because you copied what they did? Current research indicates that heredity may be part, but not all, of the story.

Thought optimism was an inborn trait? Think again! You can train your brain to become more optimistic — thereby making you happier and physically healthier. Here's how.

There's no doubt that empathy is the ultimate social gel — but what happens if someone has hyper empathy, or an empathy deficit? What causes these too much or too little empathy?

Mysophobia is an extreme and irrational fear of germs that has a measurable negative impact on your life. How can you tell if you have it in a world where COVID also exists?

Don't be scared — read all about specific phobias, their diagnostic criteria, and treatment options.