Mental Health Spotlight: What’s the Connection Between Depression and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis?
Recent research has found a bidirectional relationship between postmenopausal osteoporosis and depression. Medications and hormone replacement therapy can help treat both conditions and improve postmenopausal people’s quality of life.
What Are the Rarest Phobias?
There are common phobias, such as a fear of spiders, heights, flying, or public speaking. Then there are phobias that tend to occur less frequently, such as a fear of chickens, walking, or mirrors.While specific phobias can come in a variety of different types, there’s little doubt that they can seriously impact the lives of the people affected by them. Keep reading to learn more about what a phobia is and which ones are more rare.
ADHD Medication and Anxiety
It is not uncommon for people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to also have a co-occurring anxiety disorder. Because the two conditions share some similar symptoms, such as restlessness, it is important to rule out anxiety or other conditions when making an ADHD diagnosis. Additionally, stimulant-based medication can sometimes cause anxiety symptoms to worsen.
How Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is Diagnosed
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a mental health condition diagnosed in childhood and adolescence that is characterized by ongoing irritability and frequent temper outbursts.
Are There Other Types of Social Anxiety?
“Social anxiety” is a term that’s thrown around an awful lot. But what does it actually mean to have social anxiety?Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is a marked fear or anxiety of social situations where there is the potential for scrutiny by others. The person fears he or she will act in a way or show symptoms that will be humiliating or lead to rejection. The individual either avoids these situations or endures them with great distress.
