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A new study offers a look at the ripple effects of parental mental health conditions on children, revealing a broad spectrum of risks that extend beyond the same psychiatric conditions that afflict their parents. The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, demonstrates that children with parents diagnosed with one of six major psychiatric conditions are at increased risk for a wide range of psychiatric and non-psychiatric outcomes.

Children of parents with psychiatric disorders face increased risks, but most avoid serious diagnoses

Roughly a third of all Americans will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. While leading anti-anxiety medications are generally effective and well-tolerated, they come with problematic drawbacks. In a new study, researchers discovered a signaling pathway that when slowed down via a therapeutic injection, effectively halted anxious behaviors in mice.

Researchers discover an entirely new way to treat anxiety

Juggling a job, social responsibilities and taking care of yourself and your family can take a toll on your mental health. If you're taking on more than you can handle, your body may warn you that burnout is on the horizon. However, burnout isn't exactly a mental health diagnosis, says...

3 ways your body is letting you know you're experiencing burnout, from a psychologist

Grief can have serious physical consequences that impact the cardiovascular, immune, and digestive systems. During periods of grief, changes in diet and unhealthy choices can adversely impact the body. Grieving is a dynamic process rather than a static state of being. Grief is an intense sense of sorrow, typically in...

Grief’s Impact on the Body

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Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDMedically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhDSensory overload occurs when some form of stimulus—like a loud sound, itchy tag, or smelly perfume—overwhelms your ability to comfortably process what you're experiencing. If you're experiencing sensory overload, you might feel the need to escape or find it difficult to communicate your needs. Sometimes, sensory overload can become extremely overloaded, making it easy for your brain to shut off other functions like speech, information processing, and decision-making.Anyone can experience sensory overload, with researchers estimating that 5% to 16% of people deal with it yearly. But it is much more...

What Does It Mean To Have Sensory Overload?

Acute anxiety can feel overwhelming, but understanding it helps manage the symptoms. Acute anxiety is a sudden, intense episode of fear or panic. It can happen without warning and often leaves people feeling out of control. Symptoms include rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath. These episodes can be triggered by stress, trauma, or even certain medical conditions. Knowing the facts about acute anxiety can help you or someone you care about recognize and address it. This article will provide 25 essential facts to help you understand acute anxiety better, offering insights into its causes, symptoms, and ways to cope.

25 Facts About Acute Anxiety

The world of depression treatment options is vast, varied and confusing at times. So many antidepressant medications, so many types of therapy, so many acronyms and so much information. In all the noise about the treatment of depression, you may keep hearing these four letters: SSRI. Or maybe you’re more...

SSRI Alternatives for Depression & Anxiety

When your loved one is experiencing anxiety, you might be struggling with how to help them. Dealing with anxiety is very personal, and so is helping a loved one who is anxious. In general, it’s best to validate the person’s emotions rather than trying to argue with them or tell them that they are overreacting. At the same time, it’s OK to express concern as you guide your loved one toward getting help.

How to Help Someone Cope Through Their Anxiety

Early childhood experiences crucially impact long-term development. Adverse childhood experiences can lead to long-term mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. Proactive early interventions improve mental health and personal growth. This post is part of a series in which I gather insights from leadership, diversity, and wellness experts. Mental health...

How Does Early Childhood Shape Us?

Words have the power to shape our self-perception and move us toward our ideal selves. Misalignment of our thoughts and beliefs with our true identity can cause distress and imbalance. We can rewire healthier thoughts and behaviours and improve resilience to stress. The power of words has long been believed...

Believe You Can and Move Closer to Your Potential

Medically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyDMedically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyDAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder (BD) are two separate mental health conditions that affect behaviors and daily life. ADHD is a behavioral disorder that causes problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive actions. BD is a mood disorder that causes episodes of manic highs and depressive lows. ADHD and BD conditions share similar symptoms, but there are key differences, such as the available treatment options.Symptoms of ADHD vs. Bipolar DisorderADHD and bipolar disorder share some common symptoms. For example, they both affect a person’s ability to pay attention and concentrate. This...

How To Tell the Difference Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder

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Imagine someone, say, Jason, who played the piano in front of his classmates when he was a kid, but performance anxiety got the better of him and it turned into a mortifying experience.

How Big Pharma Is Subtly Manipulating the Diagnostic Practices of Mental Illness

POTS and anxiety have many overlapping symptoms, including a racing heart, sweating, and lightheadedness. POTS is a result of issues with the autonomic nervous system and anxiety is a result of stress or trauma. Consulting with the necessary medical professionals is essential for the correct diagnosis and treatment. Diagnosing medical...

POTS or Anxiety?: Avoiding Misdiagnosis

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by a repetitive cycle of obsessions and compulsions that get in the way of daily life.

Obsessions vs. Compulsions: The Cycle of OCD, Explained

Diagnostic clarity between anhedonia and persistent depressive disorder is paramount in clinical practice to ensure effective and safe treatment for patients. Anhedonia is a term used to describe the inability to experience pleasure from activities that are usually found enjoyable, such as eating, exercising, social interactions, or hobbies. It is a core symptom of various mental health disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, and other mood disorders. Individuals with anhedonia may find it difficult to feel joy or satisfaction, which can significantly impact their quality of life and daily functioning. The DSM-5 diagnosis of depression requires the presence of at least 5 symptoms over a period of 2 weeks. At least 1 of these 5 symptoms must be either: (1) depressed mood or (2) a loss of interest and pleasure.1 While anhedonia is not explicitly named, it is captured as a core symptom of depression. Anhedonia is readily recognized by clinicians and its relevance has been reinforced by psychological theories of positive and negative effect,2 evolving neuroscience,3 and clinical outcomes.4.

Depression With Anhedonia vs Dysthymia: Do We Understand the Difference?

When my son Bill first exhibited signs of being sick after his freshman year away at college, it was surprisingly difficult to figure out what the problem was, even given my expertise as a psychiatrist with two decades of treating patients. The onset of psychiatric illness can be insidious. In...

A First Episode of Mental Illness

About 97 percent of people report being burdened with at least one guilty secret. Concealing a secret can be emotionally draining. Feelings of fear, hostility, guilt, and sadness are common. Keeping a secret can cause you to feel lonely and isolated from other people. It’s one of the best—and worst—things...

The Weight of a Guilty Secret

Young adults feel invulnerable and fail to perceive the risk of regular cannabis use. One high-risk cannabis behavior is dosing shortly after waking up. Individuals who wake-and-bake do so to cope with social anxiety. For the past 40 years, on the morning of my lecture on cannabis, I have asked...

The Motivations of a “Wake-and-Bake” Cannabis Lifestyle

Boundaries aren’t always between ourselves and the external world. Internal boundaries are between ourselves and our internal experiences. Setting internal boundaries may help with ruminating, worrying, overthinking, and self-criticism. Setting internal boundaries requires intentional awareness. Do you:. Get trapped in your head and thoughts. Go round and round with...

Setting a Boundary, With Myself

Little evidence supports the use of saffron as an effective anxiety treatment. However, people may want to try it in small doses as part of their diet, alongside conventional treatments for anxiety. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a plant that has played a role in traditional and complementary medicine for...

What to know about saffron for anxiety

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Teens' Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors and Their Effects

Symptoms fall into internalizing and externalizing behaviors, affecting social skills and behavioral problems. Teens with higher symptom levels tend to have poorer social skills and engage...

Teens' Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors and Their Effects

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