Have you ever wondered why you can’t stop going back to your phone to check how many people have liked your Instagram post? Or seen your IG stories? Every day we receive hundreds of smartphone notifications. Designed to distract us, these interruptions capture and monetize our time and attention. “While smartphones are incredibly useful, their …
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a 17 year old high school student. I have suffered from mental health issues for some time now. Unfortunately, my parents don’t seem to believe that I’m in trouble. They accuse me of exaggerating and even outright lying about my feelings. I understand that it can be difficult to understand for …
The Kardashian star and self-proclaimed “control freak” opens up about the years when she had “no idea” what was weighing on her and pleads for “a little compassion.” Kendall Jenner is honest about how much her anxiety has affected her conscience. The 27-year-old model speaks anxiously about her story and reveals she couldn’t put her …
Young adults in the United States suffer from anxiety and depression at twice the rate of adolescents, and more than half say their lives lack meaning or purpose, according to a new report from Harvard University. The report, titled “On Edge: Understanding and Preventing Mental Health Problems in Young Adults,” was released Tuesday by the …
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of many students. A new study found that cases of depression and anxiety were even worse among racial minority students in their schools. According to the University of Georgia study, more than half of students at a predominantly white university who identified as non-white …
Rates of depression and anxiety, high even before COVID-19, have increased in recent years thanks to the pandemic. The World Health Organization estimates that these diseases affect a quarter of the world’s population and cost the global economy $1 trillion per year. Treatment includes talk therapy, but much can be done within the confines of …
Home Health High Functional Anxiety: 7 Subtle Signs You May Be Struggling and Ways to Cope Like most mental health conditions, anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways, including high-functioning anxiety. Dealing with this condition can be difficult, and in this article we’ll explore what high-functioning anxiety is, its signs, and much more. High-functioning …
Dr. Megan Bradley is a physician at the University of Pittsburgh. She only takes one supplement regularly: ashwagandha. Traditional Ayurvedic medicine is known to help reduce stress and anxiety. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for recording! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. download the app Used for centuries in Ayurvedic …
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have always been very successful, both personally and professionally. But I struggle with a whirlwind of worries and thoughts, constantly questioning myself and striving for perfection. I’ve heard the term high functioning anxiety and it feels like that’s what I’m experiencing. How can I navigate and cope with this? ANSWER: It’s …
Nearly 90% of children who visit their healthcare providers at pediatric hospitals report symptoms of anxiety, a phenomenon stemming from the ongoing war. At the same time, doctors note a reduction in symptoms typical of this period, such as colds, fever and flu, as children do not attend nurseries and educational institutions, reducing the risk …