Mental Health Articles

Eating disorders are more varied than anorexia and bulimia alone. Some people compulsively eat non-food items like sponge, soap, or clay.

Most Americans regularly experience "stress" — but what does that really mean? Is it time to replace this catch-all phrase with more specific words that better describe the emotions we actually feel?

Despite greater awareness and media coverage, autism remains known as a disorder that severely limits a person's life. During Autistic Pride Day, autistic people shed an entirely different light on what it means to be neurodiverse. What can you learn?

Some teenagers are faking Tourette's and Dissociative Identity Disorder on YouTube and TikTok, and many others are led to believe that they may have ADHD, OCD, or depression after watching a short video. What's going on?

Although it represents a frequently mentioned term, not too many people know exactly what electroconvulsive therapy really is!

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. These shifts can result in damaged relationships, school performance, and even suicide.

Entire generations grew up in the shadow of impending doom — they didn't live in a war zone, but were still taught what to do if a nuclear bomb went off. What psychological impact did the Cold War have on those who grew up in the midst of it?

Depression is notoriously difficult to treat, and pharmaceutical interventions often take weeks to offer relief. The anesthetic ketamine, however, sometimes lifts depression in hours.

After two years, I've finally had it with isolation, and I've decided to resume socializing with people — because I felt like I was going insane. Mental health is an undeniable factor in our wellbeing, as much as physical health.

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?