Many people find Sunday evenings far from relaxing, as they are plagued by feelings of worry, restlessness, or sadness as the weekend ends. This phenomenon, called the Sunday Night Blues or Sunday Scaries, sets in when thoughts about work or school create worry and unease in...
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is an extreme form of premenstrual tension (PMT) and affects only a small percentage of menstruating individuals. PMDD is marked by a significant impact on emotional, mental, and physical well-being, far beyond the minor discomfort of PMT. This condition disrupts daily life, work,...
Welcoming a new baby is often portrayed as a time of joy, but for many new mothers, it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. Postpartum depression (PPD) is an alarming mental health problem that affects countless women after childbirth, casting a shadow over what society expects...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects many young people. However, we still don't know much about how it relates to the experiences of LGBTQ+ youth. ADHD shows up as trouble paying attention, acting without thinking, or being very active. It affects people of all classes, races,...
Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) is a condition of the mind where a person becomes excessively distressed over physical symptoms that seem to lack a clear medical basis. If you’re grappling with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) and wondering, “Is Somatic Symptom Disorder a disability?”, you’re not alone. SSD...
Kleptomania is serious mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, compulsive stealing of items that are often unnecessary or of little value. The main difference between regular stealing and kleptomania is that people with kleptomania steal without needing the items. They might take things that are not valuable...
Stuttering disorder, often simply referred to as stuttering, is a complex speech disorder that affects the fluency of speech. Individuals who stutter may experience disruptions in their speech flow, characterized by repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words, as well as prolonged sounds and involuntary pauses. Stuttering usually...
In today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the paradox of loneliness has become increasingly prevalent. Despite being surrounded by friends, family, and social media networks, many individuals find themselves grappling with feelings of isolation and disconnection. This raises an important question: how can loneliness and isolation impact on mental...
Pyromania is a very rare and very serious mental illness where someone has an irresistible urge to set fires. Unlike arsonists who burn for personal gain or revenge, the person with pyromania disorder gets deep satisfaction and relief from the act of lighting the fire. This compulsive...
Sleep is very important for our health, but for some people, it can cause stress instead of rest. Nightmare Disorder happens when someone has bad dreams often, which can interrupt their sleep. Many people of all ages experience this. These scary dreams can cause a lot of...