Anxiety Disorders
Expert information and cutting-edge research on different kinds of anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, with inspiring testimonials from patient experts.
Should You Use Ketamine to Treat PTSD?
Our "Panic in the Streets" columnist speaks to a doctor who’s been treating patients for years. Here’s what he found out.
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Secret Lives of Therapists
All of the things therapists wish you knew about their work, their lives, and those precious 45 minutes a week behind the scenes in their session room.
Sleepless Nights Can Up Your Anxiety Levels
If your anxiety levels are through the roof, you may want to check your sleep quality.
It's Ok to Cry: How to Adjust to SPMS
Learning you have secondary progressive multiple sclerosis can take a serious emotional toll. We asked a psychologist to share his best advice for how to get through.
"I Took a Mindfulness Class and It Was Everything"
Calmer. Clearer. More grounded. That was our writer after an eight-week class in mindfulness-based stress reduction—and it can be you, too.
On Processing Life's Difficult Emotions: Breaking Free From Anger, Grief, and Fear
Anger, grief, and fear are some of life's difficult emotions. The secret to freeing yourself from their hold? Recognizing them and taking ownership of them, says mental health advocate Mike Veny.
Top Resources for Help with Anxiety
Where to go for help with anxiety? Start with this list of nine top resources, including help for veterans, students, and employees.
6 Ways to Become a Mental Health Advocate
Becoming a voice for others can be a powerful healing strategy in recovery from depression or another mood disorder. Here are six ways to do just that.
The Truth About Living with Mental Illness
HealthCentral reveals the truth about living with five common conditions: anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, and schizophrenia.
Dark Chocolate for Depression? Science Says Yes
Good news for the chocoholics out there: New research finds that this yummy food may help those with depression symptoms.
Meet the Experts
Eileen Bailey
Health WriterEileen Bailey is an award-winner author of six books on health and parenting. She specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Sexual Health, Skin Care, Psoriasis and Skin Cancer.
Amy Hendel, P.A.
Health WriterAmy Hendel P.A.,The HealthGal, is a medical/lifestyle reporter, nutrition/fitness expert, Health Coach/brand ambassador.
Jennifer Mitchell Wilson
B.S. Dietetics, Dietitian, Health ProfessionalJennifer is a dietitian with a passion for educating and empowering families on their journey through illness.