Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a very severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It causes a range of emotional and physical symptoms every month during the week or two before your period. It is sometimes referred to as ‘severe PMS’. PMDD...
Happy International Women’s Month 2023! Being a woman is nothing less than a superpower. Every year, March 8 is observed as International Women’s Day to commemorate the cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements of women. In addition, March marks the start...
What is narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)? The word narcissism gets tossed around a lot in our selfie-obsessed, celebrity-driven culture, often to describe someone who seems excessively vain or full of themselves. But in psychological terms, narcissism...
February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month, an annual event dedicated to improving self-esteem among people across the globe. And it’s especially important this coming year as our world continues to recover from Covid and the isolating effects of the diseases...
We know that people of all ethnicities and cultures experience mental health conditions, and that Black individuals experiences mental health challenges at rates like other groups. Black History Month can be a great reason to reflect on some things. However, when...
Help! How hard is it to say that word? According to a new study in the journal Psychological Science, it can be difficult; even though most people are naturally inclined to help others, many of us struggle to reach out when we’re in need, the Stanford...
For many of us, drinking alcohol socially can lighten our mood, reduce the stress we feel, and can even help us feel closer to others—at least for a while. While the short-term relaxation and mood enhancing effects of alcohol may not lead to misuse for many people,...
Mental health should always be a priority, and it’s especially important in these challenging times filled with health concerns amidst a pandemic, economic woes, and societal upheaval. Mental health checkups aren’t really a thing but given the rising rates of...
For many of us, spending the holidays with family brings us comfort and joy. For others, holiday family time is anything but good tidings. From the stress of travel to the pressures of gift-giving, the holidays can trigger a flurry of bad habits and feelings that...
Dysfunctional families are fertile ground for neglect, abuse, secrecy, addiction, or denial. In these family systems, children’s emotional needs go unmet because the parents’ needs take precedence. One or both parents might be suffering from a substance use...
