Mental Health Articles

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in children can have a huge impact on their everyday life, but it can be distressing for parents and others too. How can you recognize the signs, and what treatment options are available?

Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism that doesn't affect a person's intelligence but can cause them a lot of social difficulties. Have you felt "weird" all your life? You might want to know if you could have Asperger's.

Adults who have symptoms of chronic and pervasive hyperactivity and inattention often have difficulty keeping jobs and maintaining stable relationships. Not every adult who has similar symptoms has ADHD, but it is important to identify and treat them.

Recent studies show that chronic depression can increase one's risk for developing coronary heart disease and may lead to a heart attack. These studies suggest that treating depression may prevent heart disease and its complications.

Research shows that there's a huge correlation between social media, depression, and anxiety — especially in young people. Is social media also the cause of those mental struggles, at least in some cases?

The rise of the Hikikomori, modern-day hermits, is no longer uniquely Japanese. More and more young people dive into wells of extreme social isolation. Can we save them before it is too late?

Mostly we are afraid that we will say the wrong thing and cause the person we are trying to comfort further distress; thus, we opt to err on the side of caution and say nothing at all. This does not have to be the case.

Everyone has bad days and struggles with their self-esteem at one point. What can you do to boost your self-esteem? Let's take a look at what causes self-esteem and some practical tips.

Autistic people are, research has found, more likely to have epilepsy — and people with epilepsy are more likely to be autistic. What's the connection between these two?

Dating can be difficult at the best of times, let alone if you suffer from depression. The notion of putting yourself “out there” if you have a history of depression may be terrifying; however, a loving relationship may be just what the doctor ordered.