Mental Health

Many of us feel more comfortable talking to certain people when in need of support. So we asked Health Digest readers who they prefer to talk to most.

Imposter syndrome can have an impact on both an individual's performance and mental health. Understanding its effects can help you determine when to seek help.

Moving can be exciting, filled with opportunities and new experiences. But it can also be scary, difficult, and sometimes a little lonely and depressing too.

OCD symptoms include compulsive behaviors like repetitive actions and thinking obsessive thoughts for at least one hour a day. Symptoms can vary in severity.

Although some people are diagnosed with ADHD as children, the disorder can persist. Here's how it feels to have high-functioning ADHD as an adult.

Clea Shearer of "The Home Edit" on Netflix shares how she got through her chemotherapy treatment, and self-care was an essential component.

While it doesn't necessarily cause damage, procrastination can lead to trouble or may indicate other issues that need to be addressed. So why does it occur?

Have you ever considered the signs of OCD? There's several that you might not have thought about. Read on for all the details.

If you can't stop thinking about work at home or dread going back to work the next morning, your workplace may be more toxic than you thought.

Stress is our body's protective response to something dangerous. However, our expert says unmanaged stress can lead to certain medical issues like these.

Stress can trigger physical and mental health issues, such as heart disease, weight gain, aches and pains, anxiety, and, most notably, depression.

One commonly mentioned coping mechanism is to spend time in nature, but it turns out that even listening to natural sounds such as birdsong may do the trick.

It's common that those with bulimia will actually gain weight, which is typically the opposite of the intended outcome. Here's why that happens.

Self-care is an essential tool for maintaining your well-being. We asked our readers their preferred method of self-care. Here is what they said.

It is important to recognize that men can experience overpowering insecurities about their weight, and anorexia in men may be more common than one might expect.

Along with physical traits, people can also inherit traumas passed down through generations. In fact, some may know this to be the "generational curse."

Our mental and physical health are inextricably linked. But did you know there's a link between your mental health and belly fat? Read on to find out more.

Binaural beats have different frequencies that correspond to different brain waves. Some evidence supports the idea that alpha frequencies can reduce anxiety.

Many people felt mental health impacts during the pandemic. But researchers now suggest these two healthy habits may have had the best protective effects.

Depression can have many symptoms, including problems with thinking, concentration, and memory. This is what we know about why depression affects memory.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder can cause severe mood swings that interfere with daily functioning, and it begins after ovulation, but why does this happen?

It turns out that practicing gratitude doesn't only sound good on paper, but it can have a significant positive influence on your mental health. Here's how.

Menopause brings on a number of changes, like adjustments to your menstrual cycle, hot flashes, and sleep troubles. Can it make you susceptible to depression?

Higher use of social media is associated with a higher risk of depression, but can personality type play a role? Here is what you should know.

It's likely that there are a number of triggers causing your anxiety. However, your intelligence quotient (IQ) may also be dictating your mood.

Your mental and physical health are dependent on one another. Here's what an expert said about the connection between your mental health and your immune system.

Have you ever heard of narcissistic personality disorder? Well, it's a real thing. And we're here to explain it all to you.