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The Pain and Potential of the Midlife Years By Homaira Kabir | Updated April 3, 2024 | Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano It’s the death of the self we knew and a search for the self-in-waiting.     Some 2500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said the only constant in life is change. Fast forward to today’s chaotic and uncertain world and change is on steroids. Millions of us

The Pain and Potential of the Midlife Years By Homaira Kabir | Updated April 3, 2024 | Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano It’s the death of the self we knew and a search for the self-in-waiting.     Some 2500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said the only constant in life is change. Fast forward to today’s chaotic and uncertain world and change is on steroids. Millions of us

A 5-Step Gaslighting Safety Plan By Amelia Kelley Ph.D. | Updated September 18, 2023 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Gather evidence and find a supportive individual to help you cope.     KEY POINTS To protect oneself, it is important to understand what gaslighting is and what it is not. Gaslighting can sabotage a person’s self-esteem and cause them to lose faith in their sense of reality. Gathering evidence, finding

What to Know About Teenage Depression Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Ditzell, DO — By Kate Bettino — Updated on March 12, 2021 If you think that you or a teenager you know might have depression, you’ve come to the right place. Depression is more than just sadness. Depression is a group of mental health disorders associated with sad, empty, or irritable moods that can affect your ability to function. During your

When It’s Time to Treat Your Anxiety Medically reviewed by Rebecca Barnhart, PharmD, BCPP — By Hope Gillette — Updated on July 23, 2021 If you’re supposed to feel anxiety during dangerous or stressful moments, how do you know if you need anxiety medication? Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. It’s one way your body lets you know you’re in a challenging situation. Brief feelings of

When Does Anxiety Become an Anxiety Disorder? Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD — By Courtney Telloian on November 17, 2021 Feeling anxious from time to time doesn’t necessarily mean you have an anxiety disorder. Here’s how you can tell which one you’re experiencing.     You might be thinking, “I feel anxious — does that mean I have a mental health condition?” The answer is “It depends.” Anxiety disorders