Key Takeaways Panic attacks are sudden. They can cause physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, sweating, shaking, dizziness, nausea, tingling, and chills. Panic disorder is treatable. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help...
Key Takeaways Anxiety can cause both physical symptoms and changes in your thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Anxiety may need treatment when worry, fear, avoidance, or physical symptoms begin interfering with everyday life. When anxiety and substance use occur...
Addiction is a Community Issue Why Recovery Requires All of Us When people think about addiction, they often picture it as a personal struggle—one individual battling substance use while family members watch from the sidelines. While addiction certainly affects the...
Prescription medications play a vital role in modern healthcare. They help manage pain, treat anxiety and depression, improve focus, control chronic illnesses, and support recovery from countless medical conditions. When used as directed by a healthcare provider,...
Mental Health Myths vs. Facts Separating Misconceptions from Reality Mental health has become a more open topic of conversation in recent years, but misconceptions and stigma persist. Many people continue to believe outdated myths about mental illness, treatment, and...