Mental Health

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a somewhat common type of eating disorder — affecting middle-aged women more than any other group — that's different than other well-known eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, although ...

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Eating disorders are a real problem, especially among girls and women. In fact, according to research in the New York Times, 95 percent of patients with anorexia and about 85 percent of patients with bulimia ...

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Does the “ding” of your phone have you dropping whatever you’re doing to see who "liked" your latest Facebook status? Are you answering work emails before rubbing the sleep from your eyes? Does a low ...

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Having a "positive body image" generally means that someone has comprised a sense of self-acceptance, is realistic about the goals concerning appearance, and feels comfortable in their own skin. People with a positive body image ...

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Anxiety can be a disabling condition that's accompanied by long-term stress and a decline in overall health. It contributes to many chronic diseases, even when treated with conventional medications. That's why we need to use natural ...

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Of the psychiatric diagnoses in our modern world, schizophrenia holds a particularly infamous position. The symptoms of schizophrenia are thought by many to be debilitating, incurable and even scary. It’s no wonder, considering the way ...

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EMDR therapy‚ which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, was invented in the late 1980s by a psychologist named Francine Shapiro who was looking for a new way to treat traumatic memories and their ...

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There are plenty of health benefits of spending time outdoors, like getting your fill of vitamin D and easing anxiety. But with most Americans now living in cities, spending time in nature isn't always so easy. ...

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A hug is universal. Hugs are so versatile, people all around the world use them to express everything from joy and affection to sadness and despair. During times of social, emotional and mental turmoil, individuals ...

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In today's society, doctors and psychiatrists are quick to prescribe psychotropic drugs that often come with dangerous side effects for any disorder that stems from thought patterns. But what if I told you there was a ...

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