It’s estimated that 2-3 million adults in the U.S. deal with OCD. While it can impact people differently, the most common symptom of OCD is obsessive thoughts. 

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. However, far too many people still don’t fully understand the symptoms associated with it.

Spring has finally sprung, and most people are ready for warmer weather, longer days, and more socialization. Don’t be surprised to see more local events popping up in your area or friends and family members wanting to get together more often.

There have been multiple studies that showcase how simply being in nature benefits your physical and mental well-being. 

OCD and anxiety are two very different disorders. Someone with anxiety doesn’t necessarily have OCD and somone with OCD doesn’t automatically have anxiety. But, there are often some overlapping characteristics between the two.

College is often one of the most exciting and life-changing experiences someone can go through. Of course, as a parent, you deal with a variety of emotions when it comes to sending your teen off to school on their own.

Almost everyone understands the physical benefits of exercising. It’s good for your cardiovascular health, it’s great for weight management, and it can lower your risk of developing various health conditions. But exercise has incredible mental health benefits, too.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions across the globe. People can be triggered by different things and exhibit a variety of symptoms. Unfortunately, anxiety typically doesn’t just “go away” on its own.

Let’s begin this discussion with a truism: It is tough to stay calm in high-anxiety situations. But what happens when life itself feels like a high-anxiety situation?

Looking after a family member with a mental illness can be extremely stressful. It may entail late night phone calls or conversations, continued concerns over their loved ones health and wellbeing, and overhanging fear of a potential suicide attempt.

The word mantra can be broken down into two parts: “man,” which means mind, and “tra,” which means transport or vehicle. In other words, a mantra is an instrument of the mind—a powerful sound or vibration that you can use to enter a deep state of meditation

With the ring of the inaugural bell comes a flood of emotions related to a new school year. Excitement and anxiety may seem like polar opposites, but in reality they often occur simultaneously.

Worry is a part of life. When experienced in the right situations and in the right amounts, it might even be considered healthy. After all, being uneasy about anxious situations is entirely called for and can lead to positive, proactive solutions.