Recently, I wrote an article about protecting yourself from skin cancer. The next week, I went on a beach vacation, where I was subject to the sun’s powerful UV rays for hours on end. I’ve always worn ...

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Mental health professionals stress that while anxiety disorders are extremely common and treatable, it is equally important to rule out underlying medical conditions before assuming stress is the only ...

While anxiety disorders and OCD share some similarities, including repetitive distressing thoughts, the patterns and beliefs driving them are different. This means the way they're treated will also ...

A new study has provided new insights into the the genetic overlap among some psychiatric disorders, and can help explain why it’s not uncommon for several of these disorders to arise in the same ...

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Summer is coming to an end and a new school year is approaching. This brings change and transition from a flexible summer flow to a structured (and potentially new) environment. For children who ...