According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, generalized anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that causes excessive, persistent, and unrealistic worry about everyday events or activities. People with GAD may have difficulty controlling their worry, which can impact their social, occupational, or other areas of life. “GAD affects about 3% of the adult population in the… Continue reading Parenting with Anxiety
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Menopause and Mental Health
Menopause is a period in a biological female’s life that can cause immense hormonal changes. These changes can have a significant impact on a person’s physical and mental health. Specifically, for individuals who have suffered with depression or anxiety throughout their lifetime, menopause may cause a resurgence in symptoms. And for those who are new… Continue reading Menopause and Mental Health
Study Finds a Link Between Anxiety and Dementia
A new study has found that people with anxiety might have nearly three times the risk of developing dementia later in life. This research is the first to look at how different levels of anxiety over time can affect the risk of dementia. Dr. Kay Khaing, the lead author, says that anxiety should now be… Continue reading Study Finds a Link Between Anxiety and Dementia
The Importance of Tracking Your Mood
Have you ever been called moody because of your mental health? You are not alone. Moods are a natural part of our emotional rhythm and can help us name when we are uncomfortable, struggling, or needing to process something. And, of course, not all moods are reflections of a poor mental state. You may be… Continue reading The Importance of Tracking Your Mood
How Chronic Kidney Disease Affects Mental Health
When living with a condition like chronic kidney disease (CKD), dealing with the physical side effects are often the priority. CKD progresses gradually and may not show symptoms early on. As it worsens, symptoms such as high blood pressure and swelling can appear. In advanced stages, CKD can result in kidney failure. But how does… Continue reading How Chronic Kidney Disease Affects Mental Health
Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Lower Depression, Anxiety Diagnoses
A recent study by Epic Research has come out on the link between GLP-1 medications and depression. They found that most weight loss drugs, particularly those belonging to the GLP-1 medication class like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro, lead to a reduced likelihood of depression and anxiety diagnoses. The research involved over three million diabetic… Continue reading Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Lower Depression, Anxiety Diagnoses
CBT Effective in Treating Anxiety – New Report from the NIH
A recent study, led by researchers at NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, revealed that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) led to improvements in both clinical symptoms and brain functioning in children. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that unmedicated children with anxiety disorders… Continue reading CBT Effective in Treating Anxiety – New Report from the NIH
Coping With Chronic Stress: Management Techniques for Day-To-Day Life
According to the World Health Organization, chronic stress “can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.” Although stress is a natural human response that most people experience, too much of it can lead to serious health conditions. Both the body and mind can be negatively impacted by… Continue reading Coping With Chronic Stress: Management Techniques for Day-To-Day Life
Anxiety: What it Means and How to Cope
Anxiety is a normal part of the human condition. As individuals, we experience different types of anxiety regularly. This anxiety is usually categorized as “worry.” Worry about money, family, jobs, etc. But for people who are suffering from an anxiety disorder, small “worries” turn into big, overwhelming thoughts and feelings that can become difficult to… Continue reading Anxiety: What it Means and How to Cope
8 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Have you ever noticed your heart starting to race for seemingly no reason, started sweating before an important meeting, or maybe had an ongoing digestive issue during a time of change? Because anxiety is a mental health condition, we tend to focus more on psychological symptoms and less on physical ones. It’s easy to forget… Continue reading 8 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety