Apr 14, 2020 | The Science of You
If the recent pandemic has made you feel like you have no control, or has spiked your anxiety, you’re not alone. When we face uncertainty, feeling out of control is normal, even expected. In our current crisis, fear and anxiety are completely normal responses —...
Feb 25, 2020 | The Science of You
Pop culture often struggles to capture the realities of mental health conditions, but few are more wildly mischaracterized than eating disorders. The media portrayal is often of a young woman who wants to be skinnier and just needs to “eat more,” but this is...
Dec 5, 2019 | The Science of You
Last weekend I took a hike up a trail I’ve never been on before. I didn’t have the familiar landmarks of my usual trail to know exactly where I was. But luckily, this trail was well marked with wayfinding signs, so I could easily see not only where I was, but...
Oct 16, 2019 | The Science of You
Suffer from anxiety? You’re far from alone! Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S., and affect about 18 percent of the population each year.Medical therapy, in addition to talk therapy, for management for anxiety symptoms is very...
Oct 10, 2019 | The Science of You
Today is World Mental Health Day, a day observed by the World Health Organization with the objective of raising awareness of mental health issues.While mental health awareness is something we can always use more of, it’s time to shift the conversation to include...
Sep 12, 2019 | The Science of You
Mental health issues have always had a stigma in healthcare, but this seems to be declining in younger patients. Millennials are more comfortable with talking about it and seeking help for mental health issues. Eighty-five percent of Millennials said they would not...
