Edited by Emma Locker It’s difficult to assess whether mental illness is at an all-time high in the United States due to a lack of long-term data and shifting definitions of mental health and illness. However, most people believe mental health issues are rising, particularly among young adults. Young Americans are growing increasingly anxious in … Read more
Are you feeling down and out, struggling to cope with the effects of depression and anxiety? If so, hypnosis may provide relief. Hypnosis is an alternative therapy used for centuries to help people relax and manage their mental health issues. But how does it help with depression and anxiety? It has recently been recognized as … Read more
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and feeling a crawling sensation on your skin. You turn on the light to find small black mold spores clinging to your body. This scenario might sound like a nightmare, but for people with mycophobia (fear of fungi and mushrooms), it’s a very real fear. Mycophobia … Read more
For many, snow conjures images of cold weather, shoveling, and slippery sidewalks. But for some, the fear of snow (known as Chionophobia) is very real. This phobia can cause anxiety and even panic attacks at the mere sight of flakes falling from the sky. If you dread winter, read on to learn more about this … Read more
Do you feel anxious or uncomfortable when faced with a camera? Do you experience distress, anxiety, and even panic when someone tries to take your picture? If so, you may have cameraphobia fear of being photographed or filmed. There are many causes of this phobia. This phobia can be based on tradition or associated with … Read more
Anxiety and mental health issues can be challenging to manage alone, so it’s crucial to have access to a reliable source of support. Fortunately, anxiety hotlines are available 24/7, offering advice in a safe and confidential environment. This article will discuss the many benefits of using an anxiety hotline and what you can discuss with … Read more
Recent studies have shown that an anxiety journal is useful for managing or reducing anxiety symptoms. The research is clear: writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences can help provide clarity and insight into the causes of anxious thoughts. The efficacy of journaling to manage anxiety can be significantly increased by using journal prompts. Whether … Read more
While we’re all entitled to personal preferences, specific phobias are much more than a simple aversion or disinclination. A phobia can be a debilitating mental health condition, often marked by irrational fear or anxiety about an entity or situation. Perhaps one of the most alienating phobias is the fear of men, which can complicate everything … Read more
Our ancestors evolved to take shelter from the rain. For some, a practical avoidance of rain turns into an irrational fear, a phobia called ombrophobia. Those with ombrophobia may suffer from an anxiety disorder, experience heart palpitations, or have an irrational fixation on disasters. This can happen even in light rain or if the weather … Read more
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when it comes to mathematics? Do you get sick to your stomach when faced with equations and formulas? If so, then you’re not alone. A mathematics phobia is an intense fear of math, which can cause panic when individuals face equations and formulas. Symptoms include increased heart rate, sweating, trembling … Read more