In an exclusive interview, psychotherapist Stacey Freedenthal discusses concerns that have recently been raised regarding the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The connection between your gut and brain is a powerful one. When it comes to mental health issues like anxiety, what you eat can greatly impact how you feel.
How does the pain and trauma of a failed friendship affect a person's health? Here are some ways your well-being may be impacted when a friendship fizzles out.
Dr. Jan E. Patterson, an integrative medicine physician and professor, spoke to Health Digest about how to tell the difference between grief and depression.
Ativan, a benzodiazepine used to treat short-term anxiety, is considered a habit-forming drug. But quitting cold turkey is highly dangerous. Here's why.
Hypochondriasis can cause significant distress and interfere with daily functioning. Learn the signs and symptoms, and when you should contact a doctor.
Helping a spouse who has cancer can feel overwhelming and scary. Now research suggests there's evidence it can impact one's mental health. Here's what to know.
It's no surprise that getting sick has become a source of anxiety. But a small percentage of the population lives with a constant worry about becoming ill.
Are you a picky eater? ARFID may actually be at play. With the condition being a relatively recent diagnosis, it's a must to understand what we know about it.
Individuals with hypochondria fear illness to an extreme degree, believing wholeheartedly they are sick when they aren't. But can hypochondria be treated?
Trypophobia is a condition characterized by fear or discomfort with patterns or clusters of small holes. If you have trypophobia these things can help.
Showing our vulnerability to others is easier when we know what to expect, and Dr. Hafeez is here to explain what to anticipate when calling a crisis hotline.
Preparing for surgery can be a confusing experience, especially if you don't know what to expect. Luckily, there are a few tasks that can ease the hesitation.
Viewers of the original Avatar film experienced a form of Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome (PADS). Here's everything you need to know before you see the new one.
While the of phones and other screens is common among kids, a new study has found a link between screen time and obsessive-compulsive disorder in pre-teens.
In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Dr. Guttman dispels some of the most pervasive myths about depression and sets the record straight for good.