Three years of weekly talk therapy sessions, and the traumatic memory still has a hold on you. In the room, the story comes out a little steadier these days and may not feel so hard to talk about anymore.
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Anxiety affects people of every gender. What can differ is how symptoms are recognised, expressed and acted on.What differs is what happens next
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By 9pm the inbox is still open. Not because there's anything left in it worth answering, but because closing the laptop feels like losing a thread that was never really under control to begin with. That's not exhaustion in the ordinary sense
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Most people don't decide to see a psychiatrist. They get sent there. A GP has ruled out the most likely physical causes. A therapist starts hedging. Or someone finally says the thing out loud: this might need more than talking through.
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Many people are coping with grief amidst collective suffering and loss in Palestine. Dr. Dana Jammal shares practical strategies on how to cope as the crisis continues.
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A child who has been through something difficult doesn't always look the way adults expect. Some become visibly distressed. Others seem fine - then start struggling at school six months later.
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You've done the research. You know the clinic, you've read about what happens in sessions, you might even know which therapist you'd want. Your partner hasn't engaged with any of it, or has, and isn't interested.
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The argument that ends it — the one both partners privately mark as the turning point — rarely looks significant from the outside. A tone that went too far. A dismissal that landed differently than intended. And then a silence that stretched longer than it should have.
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A child therapist might spend the first forty minutes of a session doing nothing that looks remotely therapeutic — losing at Uno, building something with blocks, chatting about a TV show. It's not an obvious picture of help being given.
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Having ADHD can be challenging, affecting everything from everyday tasks to how you interact with others, impacting your daily functioning. It's not uncommon to look for ways to help manage these challenges.
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Relationships are a big part of life, bringing connection and support. Sometimes, though, things can get tricky, especially when Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is part of the picture.
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If you have ever felt a sudden urge of intense worry or fear that seemed to come out of nowhere you might have experienced what is commonly known as an anxiety attack or panic attack.
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Anxiety attacks don't always look the same for everyone, but there are common signs to watch for. They tend to come on quite suddenly and can peak within minutes.
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It's not uncommon for teens and young adults to experience anxiety. Sometimes it feels like a lot, and it can be hard to tell if what you're feeling is just normal stress or something more. Figuring this out is where anxiety tests for teens come in.
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Feeling worried or on edge from time to time is completely normal. In fact, a bit of anxiety can be helpful, it’s your body's way of alerting you that something needs attention. But when those feelings don’t go away and start interfering with your daily life, it may be a sign of something more.
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While a certain level of anxiety can be motivating or protective, for some, it becomes a persistent and overwhelming feeling that interferes with daily life.
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Standardised anxiety tests don't diagnose. That's not a disclaimer — it's a functional distinction worth understanding before you take one.
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It's easy to think of our minds and bodies as separate things, but they're actually deeply connected. What happens in your head can really affect how your body feels, and vice versa. Think about it: when you're really stressed, do you ever get a knot in your stomach or a tension headache?
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When you think about mental health care, medication might be the first thing that comes to mind. And it's true, for many people, medications play a significant role in managing symptoms. However, a holistic approach in psychiatry looks at the bigger picture.
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Learn the signs that indicate if your psychiatric treatment is working, and when it might be time to re-evaluate your approach.
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