Just as physical health is about more than being free of illness, mental health is about much more than the absence of mental disorders. It includes psychological, social, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral factors. It involves your ability to manage stress,…
Everyone has fears, but when these fears become so overwhelming that they interfere with normal functioning they become known as phobias. A specific phobia is defined in the DSM-5 as an intense fear or anxiety in response to a specific…
Meditation is popular practice linked to a number of health benefits. One study suggests that mind-wandering during meditation can lead to deeper thinking. Meditation and Your Brain Your brain processes more feelings and thoughts when you let your mind wander…
All of us make bad decisions from time to time. The judgments and choices you make each day, no matter how big or how small, are all influenced by a wide variety of biases, prejudices, emotions, errors, mental short-cuts, and…
There are always going to be challenges in life, some harder than others. How you approach obstacles can often mean the difference between dusting yourself off and carrying or being crushed by it. Resilience is the key to being able…
It’s no secret that your environment can play a crucial role in both your physical and mental health. One new study suggests that living near a forest is linked to a healthier brain structure. The study, published in Scientific Reports,…
What is the biggest phobia that you face? Phobias are one of the most common types of mental disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, around 12.5% of U.S. adults experience symptoms of one or more specific phobias…
In what ways does positive thinking affect your health? Positive thinking has been shown to have powerful effects on both mental and physical well-being. Maintaining a positive outlook does not mean seeing the world only through rose-colored glasses – it’s…
Can money buy happiness? Have you ever bought something only to find that it did not make you as happy as you thought it would? We’ve probably all had that experience of purchasing something only to be disappointed later, something…
Approximately 10% to 35% of the world’s population suffers from insomnia. One new study suggests that a placebo can be just as effective as complex neurofeedback training at treating this common sleep problem. While insomnia is a serious problem throughout…
