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It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, whether it’s about an upcoming interview or a major exam. But when your anxiety makes it difficult to continue functioning, that’s when you need professional help. Over 40 million US adults suffer from one anxiety disorder or the other. Symptoms like shaking and tremors can occur […]

Do you ever feel like you think about all your problems right before going to sleep? This can occur due to stress, an anxiety disorder, or any other medical condition. Anxiety is a condition that needs no introduction-– it’s the most common mental health concern in the US, with over 40 million adults diagnosed with […]

If you take a minute to look at the picture of mental health in the US, you’ll notice that anxiety and depression are among the most prevalent concerns. The National Institutes of Health states that over the past year, around 19.1 percent of US adults struggled with an anxiety disorder. While major depression affects a […]

According to experts, as high as 18% of adults report that they have experienced some form of childhood emotional neglect. Emotional neglect can be intentional or unintentional by the caregiver, but it can still have long-lasting effects on individuals. Adults can struggle with severe anxiety, PTSD, and dissociative behaviors. A multitude of treatment options are […]

Numbers by the National Institute of Mental Health show that about 12 percent of US adults experience social anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. And for a large number of adults with social anxiety disorder, the condition has significant effects on their ability to function. The disorder is more than just shyness, as […]

Do you feel like you have a low mood on most days? Perhaps you can manage to get stuff done, but it takes much more effort to do so. Or maybe you can go to work and maintain social relationships but would rather be alone. Depending on whether you have other symptoms, it’s possible that […]

Based on statistics by the American Psychiatric Association, around 9 percent of US adults have at least one personality disorder. Among the different personality disorders, BPD is the most common, with a prevalence rate of about 1.4 percent. In contrast, narcissistic personality disorder is less common, but that doesn’t prevent confusion between the two. Although […]

Statistics by the Anxiety & Depression Association of America indicate that anxiety disorders are the most common mental condition among US adults. However, only a small proportion of people with anxiety seek treatment. Among the different treatment methods available, most practitioners prescribe medication to alleviate anxiety symptoms. These days, pharmacotherapy is often combined with evidence-based […]

Experts estimate that between 15 to 30 percent of people will go through a panic attack over the course of their lifetime. And in the United States, an estimated 11 percent of adults experience a panic attack every year. Although a small minority of the people who have a panic attack end up developing a […]