When we think of depression, we usually think of its external symptoms. They usually include sadness, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, or disrupted sleep or appetite. Most people experience a loss of pleasure, interest, and motivation, while others may also feel a sense of hopelessness.

The start of a new school year brings excitement and anticipation. For most kids, that mix of nerves and eagerness fades within the first week or two. But for children who already live with anxiety disorders or have special learning needs, going back to school can bring on a deeper, more persistent kind of worry.

Here’s what school anxiety can look like, why it happens, and what you can do to help your child move through it.

Conversations about life after having a baby are increasingly including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum OCD. This matters because it helps new parents understand that the months after birth do not always go the way they expected, and it helps them get the support they need.

Some worry is a normal part of childhood. Young children may cry during separation, be afraid of the dark, or feel nervous before a big test. As kids grow older, their worries often shift toward fitting in, physical appearance, or even distressing news events they encounter online or at school.

There's a comparison many people run without noticing they're running it. They compare their relationship not against their ex, not against a friend's marriage, but against an imagined version of what a relationship should feel like. Effortless understanding. Constant desire. A partner who reads your mood correctly every time and responds exactly right. Nobody's actual relationship survives that measurement. Nobody is supposed to.

If you live with obsessive-compulsive disorder, you already know how counterintuitive it can feel to manage your day-to-day life. Avoiding the situations that trigger your compulsions seems like it should help, but really, it does the opposite.

The less you’re exposed to your triggers, the more sensitive you become to them, and the more you feel pulled toward performing your compulsions to ease the anxiety.

Emotions are not always easy to navigate. A lot of us were never taught how to recognize or respond to our feelings in healthy ways, and many of our emotional patterns trace back to our earliest childhood experiences. If you find yourself struggling to understand or cope with your emotions, emotionally focused therapy (EFT) may be a good fit for you.

Parenting any child comes with its challenges, and raising a neurodivergent child brings its own unique mix of frustration and joy. If your child has ADHD, you may already know that there is a significant overlap between ADHD and anxiety in kids.

Internal family systems (IFS) therapy offers a compassionate and empowering way to understand ourselves. Instead of viewing emotions, reactions, or coping patterns as problems, IFS sees them as parts of us that developed for a reason.

It’s no secret that women experience significant hormonal shifts throughout their lives, from puberty and monthly menstrual cycles to pregnancy and menopause. What’s less commonly understood is how these fluctuations directly affect mental health, and especially anxiety.

ADHD is often thought of as a childhood condition, but it doesn’t disappear with age. Many adults living with ADHD were never diagnosed as children. Some developed coping strategies effective enough to mask their symptoms, at least on the surface. Others, especially women, were simply overlooked, since ADHD in girls and women tends to present differently and get diagnosed far less often than in boys.

Most men don’t grow up expecting to get divorced. You may have had a clear narrative for your life: to be a steady, dependable presence in your household, a loving and supportive partner, someone your family could count on.

Autism is a major topic of conversation right now, and for good reason. As diagnosis rates continue to climb, many people are asking questions. It can also be hard to sift through and discern misinformation from real facts from experts. If you or someone you love has recently received an autism diagnosis, you may be wondering: why are so many people being identified now?

It’s normal for a woman’s sexual desire to fluctuate throughout her life. What counts as a “low” libido also varies considerably from person to person.

Some people naturally think about sex less than others, and that’s perfectly okay. But generally, the signs of a low sex drive include having no interest in sexual activity of any kind (including masturbation), rarely or never experiencing sexual thoughts or fantasies, and feeling genuinely troubled by that absence of desire. What matters the most is whether this low sexual desire feels new or frustrating for you.

Many people think confidence comes from just believing in themselves. That sounds simple until you realize you don't trust your own emotions or judgment. When self-trust is missing, confidence feels impossible. You might second-guess every choice, ask others for reassurance, or replay conversations in your head for hours. You may wonder why everyone else seems certain while you can't not question yourself. If you can begin rebuilding trust in yourself, confidence will follow.

If you’ve been thinking about starting couples therapy, it’s natural to feel some apprehension if this is your first time seeking support as a couple or if it took a long time to reach this decision. Therapy still carries a stigma for some people, and that can bring up a lot of questions before you even walk through the door. Who’s going to “take the blame” for your relationship’s struggles? How vulnerable will you need to be? And perhaps most pressing for many couples: will you have to talk about your sex life?

If you have OCD and struggle with intrusive thoughts, you know how frustrating (and even upsetting) it can be. They can arrive at any moment, feel deeply disturbing, and leave you questioning your own character. You might find yourself wondering: “What kind of person am I for having these thoughts?”

Living with OCD can be exhausting. When symptoms are at their worst, the disorder has a way of narrowing your world. It shrinks what feels possible and makes even ordinary moments feel loaded with anxiety. If you’re looking for ways to cope in daily life, you’re not alone, and you’re asking the right questions.

Divorce is more than a legal process. It changes how a man sees himself, his relationships, and his future. It is an emotional shift that can feel confusing, heavy, and at times overwhelming.

If you live with OCD, you know how much the condition can shrink your world. To avoid triggering obsessions or compulsions, you start skipping certain places, situations, and even your ordinary routines. Over time, the life you’re living gets smaller and smaller.