Many problems can arise before or during pregnancy that has the potential to impact the health of the mother, child or both. During pregnancy, a woman can develop a physical or mental illness, or in case she is already suffering from one, then pregnancy can worsen the symptoms. Though occasional stress and anxiety related to […]
Pregnant women’s mental health impacts overall health of babies, finds study Pregnancy, an exciting time for a woman, can also be challenging and stressful. In addition to the hormonal and physical changes, constant stress in anticipation of the new responsibilities, lack of support from family, and past or current substance abuse or mental health problem […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common hormonal condition affecting women, can be identified by a variety of physical symptoms – weight gain, missed or irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, acne, sleep problems, infertility and fatigue among others. Women with PCOS produce higher than normal amount of male hormones, leading to a hormonal imbalance. While […]
The vagaries of life might not always be as per one’s expectation. Recently, noted American television personality Luann de Lesseps opened up about her addiction and mental problems. In December 2017, de Lesseps checked into an alcohol abuse rehabilitation center after she was apprehended on charges of drunken driving during Christmas weekend. It’s only after […]
Anxiety is a normal response to stress or a dangerous situation which everyone experiences. But persistent and unreasonable fear or worry about things, people or places can be a disabling condition. When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, anti-anxiety medications along with behavioral therapies have been found to be the most effective options. While medication […]
Mariah Carey, known for her unique singing style and vocal power, left her fans and followers shocked by talking about her long struggle with bipolar disorder. With this, she has joined the long list of celebrities who have come out in the open about their mental health condition. Some of the others on the list […]
“I just want to sleep. A coma would be nice. Or amnesia. Anything, just to get rid of this, these thoughts, whispers in my mind. Did he rape my head, too?” In the coming of age novel by Laurie Halse Anderson, a young girl who has been raped by a senior at a school party […]
American singer, songwriter and actress Keke Palmer recently spoke about her battle with anxiety and depression and why she believes that mental health issues continue to go unnoticed in the black population. She said this in an exclusive interview with TheGrio, where she also revealed that she has been suffering from mental disorders since the […]
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