Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children…
Mental illness is a common health problem. It happens because of a change in your brain. Learn its signs so…
Professional therapy and counseling can improve your mental wellness.
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding of teeth that happens most often in children.
Stress is a normal reaction for people of all ages. It’s caused by your body’s instinct to protect itself from…
Teen suicide is when a child ends his or her life. However, not all suicide attempts end in death. In…
Social phobia is an irrational fear of being judged by others during social situations.
Any sexual activity involving a child is sexual abuse and has long-term effects. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse…
It is normal to feel the “baby blues” for a few weeks after giving birth, but postpartum depression can have…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur following a traumatic event. It affects your mood and physical behavior. Learn how to…
Learn about post-traumatic stress after a car accident and how your doctor can help you deal with it
Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly, often…
People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They cope well with stress and…
Menopause is when a woman’s menstrual periods permanently end. It happens because, as a woman ages, her ovaries make fewer…
Mass psychogenic illness is when people in a group start feeling sick at the same time, but there is no…
Helping your child find a balance between school, activities, and play can be tricky. It’s up to you to find…
If you have depression, your doctor may prescribe medicine to treat it, called an antidepressant. There are many types of…
Hoarding is an anxiety disorder. A person with this disorder is unable to get rid of things, even things of no value. These could include newspaper clippings, old receipts, containers, even trash. A person diagnosed with this disorder goes to an extreme to save
Grief is a person’s normal, healthy response to a loss. It is different for everyone and includes both emotional and…
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is ongoing anxiety not related to a particular situation. It also can be anxiety that isn’t…