Mental Health

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a widely misunderstood condition that affects up to 1.5% of the population. Here is what you should know.

There are many things you can do to improve your longevity and quality of life. It turns out that cultivating healthy relationships may be among them.

Research has been well underway over potential links between cases of severe COVID-19 and long-term mental health effects in those diagnosed.

Depression is complex, highly individualized, and still somewhat unknown. Knowing how to identify the different types can help you talk about it.

If you get anxious regularly but are still able to put on a brave face and go about the world, you may have high-functioning anxiety.

While the timeline for habit formation will vary from one person to the next, science has shown that we as humans often need weeks to do so.

Unfortunately, a new study is shedding light on the high rate at which doctors are feeling mistreated at work. Here's what the research has to say.

There's no denying that social media is a major part of our everyday lives. But can taking a break from it all have positive impacts on our health?

While picking at your lips every now and then is normal, there are some things you can check to see if you have a skin-picking disorder.

Blood in older brains doesn't flow as quickly, and experts think that this is part of what causes cognitive changes that occur as we get older.

There is little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a great deal of burnout for much of the population, but just how much has it affected parents?

If you've laid awake at night fretting over the uncertainty of years to come, you know how a buzzing mind can impact your quality of sleep. Can journaling help?

Some experts believe nightmares are the body's way of preparing for worst-case scenarios. Nightmares clearly affect our emotions, but can they affect the body?

Pain can quickly ruin your day, and sometimes the pain doesn't go away. That's chronic pain. Myths about chronic pain make it harder to treat and understand.

A new study reveals that long COVID may seriously affect cognition, especially in younger patients. Here's what you need to know.

Writer and behavioral scientist Gianna Biscontini sat down with Health Digest to discuss her new book, workplace burnout, and how to live an authentic life.

Unwinding after a stressful day may be as easy as pouring yourself a cup of hot tea. Here are the teas you want to steep to ease into your evening.

Your sense of smell may be linked to your mood and memory. There is a connection between your brain and your olfactory system, which allows you to smell.

Meditation is an ancient practice of stilling the mind and concentrating attention on the present moment, and it has become more mainstream in recent years.

There may be times when we're perfectly safe, yet our inner alarm system flags up danger, activating our primal survival instincts. Trauma is often at the root.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the CDC. What are signs that you have it?

Working out is a great way to get an endorphins-rush. But it's not the only way. Here's how to get a boost without having to lace up your sneakers.

A new study reveals troubling news for adults with lingering student debt, including an increased risk of certain health conditions.

Allergies don't just impact one's physical status, it can impact one's mental status as well. And the reason why may surprise you.

Actress and singer Demi Lovato first opened up about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011, but it turns out they may have been misdiagnosed.

Claire Foy, star of Netflix's The Crown, opened up about her experience with anxiety, proving that even celebrities aren't immune to mental health issues.

If you've had a panic attack, you know the real fear that they involve. It's useful to know the warning signs so you can become aware of it as soon as possible.