Many of us experience stress in life, whether this is in the short term from one-off projects or long-term stress from a high-pressure career. Not only can this be profoundly unpleasant, but it can also seriously affect our health and our work. However, it is possible to manage stress,...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that involves experiencing recurring thoughts (obsessions) that may then lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions can take up a great deal of time, interfere with a person’s ability to function in their daily life and create significant distress....
Anxiety disorders are serious mental illnesses that cause significant worry or fear that doesn’t go away and may even get worse over time. We all feel anxious at times, but with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety tends to be fairly constant and has a very negative and intrusive impact...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening, or distressing events. PTSD can develop immediately after an event or it can happen weeks, months, or even years later. PTSD can be caused by something like a road accident or long-lasting stress caused by something...
Sadness, despair, and a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities are all symptoms that we are all familiar with. However, if they continue and have a significant impact on our lives, we may be experiencing depression. Depression is characterized by long-term sadness and hopelessness that are out...
