For many people, the change of seasons means more than just adjusting to colder weather or longer nights. If you notice your energy fading, your mood sinking, and motivation slipping away around the same time each year, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a form of depression that...
Schizophrenia is one of the most challenging mental health conditions, but also one of the most misunderstood. It doesn’t mean “split personality,” as is often thought, but rather a condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and perceives reality. For those living with it, schizophrenia can change daily life i...
Most people know what it feels like to be nervous before an exam, a job interview, or a big life event. But imagine that same nervous energy suddenly intensifying into overwhelming fear, racing thoughts, and physical symptoms that feel life-threatening — even when no danger is present. That’s what happens during a panic...
What Is Depression? Depression is more than just occasional sadness or a rough day. It is a common mental health condition that brings persistent feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in things that on...
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and daily functioning. These changes are much more intense than ordinary ups and downs. A person with bipolar disorder might experience periods of extreme excitement and confidence, known as mania or hypomania, followed by deep episod...
What Are Anxiety Disorders? Everyone feels anxious now and then — it’s a normal reaction to stress, such as before a test, job interview, or important decision. In fact, mild anxiety can even be useful, sharpeni...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in children. It affects how young people focus, sit still, and control their impulses. While many children can be energetic or distracted from time to time, ADHD is different—it’s a persistent condition that ca...
Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that affects focus, organization, and self-control. While ADHD is often associated with children, its symptoms continue into adulthood for many people. For some, it is not recognized until later in life, when challenges at work, in relationsh...
Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss happens gradually and without obvious signs—until a fracture occurs. It weakens bones, making them thin, brittle, and more likely to break from even minor stress, such as bending over, coughing, or a small fall. The condition most often affects the h...
Fibromyalgia symptoms is a long-term (chronic) health condition that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and problems with sleep, memory, and mood. Researchers believe it affects how the brain and spinal cord process pain and non-pain signals, increasing overall pain sensitivity....
