Living with OCD means living with thoughts you can't control — and often can't tell anyone about. Here's what it actually feels like, and what good treatment can change

OCD is one of the most misunderstood conditions in mental health. The myths around it are keeping real people from getting the right treatment. Here's what OCD actually looks like — and why it doesn't respond to regular anxiety treatment.

As the days grow shorter and the sunlight fades, many people experience a noticeable dip in their mood and energy levels. There are practical steps you can take to manage these feelings and brighten your outlook during the darker months.

Stress is our body’s natural response to challenging situations. While a certain level of stress can be motivating, chronic stress can lead to a host of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and burnout. Understanding how stress affects us is the first step in managing it effectively.

Social connection plays a pivotal role in lifestyle medicine for psychiatry. By recognizing and harnessing the power of relationships, mental health professionals can enhance their treatment approaches, leading to better outcomes for patients. Whether through community engagement, therapeutic interventions, or technology, fostering social connections is essential in nurturing mental well-being.

Today as I watched my kids at the beach playing with mollusks, I experienced a moment of mindfulness. Mindfulness is “open, active attention to the present” and is a great tool for managing everything from daily stress to more serious mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, and OCD.