Double-checking whether the door’s locked before you leave home or washing your hands thoroughly after using the toilet is normal. For people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), however, these thoughts can be very nagging and bothersome to the point that they cause anxiety when the compulsive behavior isn’t performed again and … Continue reading
While most people are relatively good at handling anxiety—commonly felt in stressful or uncomfortable situations like public speaking or job interview—there are those who find it extremely challenging, if not debilitating, to deal with. It has, in fact, been found that anxiety disorder affects around 40 million American adults, aged … Continue reading
According to an article on The Daily Times dated May 4, 2015, “…women are more likely than men to experience depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders.” This may just seem like some made-up belief, but there are biological and environmental factors that draw the line between men … Continue reading
According to the latest available data for the U.S., suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the nation, with 90 percent of all victims having a diagnosable psychiatric disorder at the time of their demise.
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