Wellness

An estimated 1.6% to 2.3% of people in the United States have obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD, a condition that can make working, attending school and completing daily living tasks difficult. Fortunately, treatments are available for OCD that can help people manage symptoms and improve their quality of life. The first step in getting help is

Psychosis involves a breakdown in the ability to tell what is real and what isn’t. This often manifests as hallucinations or delusions, and the person experiencing them often doesn’t realize anything is wrong. In many cases, psychosis is linked to other conditions, including serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Approximately 1

Misunderstood and misrepresented, schizophrenia is still a subject that makes people uncomfortable to discuss and is even seen as taboo. When the condition first manifests, it can be a frightening experience for the patient and their loved ones. While serious, schizophrenia is treatable, and the sooner someone is diagnosed, the better their chances to manage

Do you suffer from uncontrollable mood swings? If so, you’re not alone. According to a national study, more than 57 million people suffer from some type of mental health disorder, with mood swings being a common symptom. For some people, these mood fluctuations can make them feel like they’re on an emotional roller coaster with

Anger is a normal emotion everyone occasionally feels. You may have an anger problem if you find it impossible to stop yourself from becoming outwardly aggressive. Violence, whether verbal or physical, harms you and those around you. Like most mental health struggles, anger can be treated in various ways, including with pharmaceuticals. No definitive anger

Narcissism comes in many shapes and forms, with many narcissists camouflaging limited self-esteem with the belief they’re unique, gifted and entitled to praise. As many as 6% of people in the United States are affected by narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Understanding this disorder can help you identify narcissists in your life. If you have someone

Eating disorders are a common but often misunderstood issue. An estimated 9% of the U.S. population will experience an eating disorder at some point. When people think about eating disorders, the first things that often spring to mind are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. However, many other forms of disordered eating are harder to identify

Trauma is something many people are living with, and it can be brought on by a variety of events, from abuse or assault to car accidents or natural disasters. The signs of trauma can sometimes be subtle, especially if a person has unconsciously built coping mechanisms to conceal what they’re feeling. If it’s left unprocessed,

Most people have enjoyed a fun night at a casino or placed a friendly wager on a football game or basketball tournament. In fact, the National Council on Problem Gambling pegs the percentage of Americans who’ve gambled at least once in their life at 85%. But responsible gambling means setting a limit and sticking to