Silver is a metal that is often thought of as being used only for making jewelry, but that’s not entirely true. Silver is a metal that was also used for eating in ancient times, and it has many significant benefits. If you are surprised to hear this, let me tell you that this has been … Read more

Due to changing lifestyles, diets, and living conditions, it has been observed that as we age, we tend to suffer from various ailments, one of which is migraine. A migraine is a type of headache, but unlike a common headache, it doesn’t go away easily with medication or balm. A migraine is a persistent headache … Read more

Monsoon is a season that everyone loves, especially after the scorching summer. The monsoon rains bring relief and many people enjoy getting drenched in the rain. However, amidst the fun, we often forget that this rain also brings along bacteria that can cause various illnesses. Fevers, colds, coughs, and sore throats. These illnesses are common … Read more

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder that describes an excessive and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation. Phobias involve intense fear surrounding an object or situation that realistically poses little or no real danger. They are different from common fears in that the associated anxiety is so strong it interferes … Read more

Sexual abuse of children is a widespread problem. Experts estimate one in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused before turning 18. However, only one in 20 cases of sexual abuse is identified or reported to authorities. Unfortunately, most of the victims get no support or justice and must bear lifelong emotional … Read more

As an anxiety specialist for children and adolescents, I see all kinds of kids with all kinds of fears. Phobias, social anxiety, panic, separation jitters, selective mutism—the list goes on and on and on. The kids I see are all unique, and the way their problems present vary just as much. Learn more about teens and mental health. However, one … Read more

In my years as a music therapist, I’ve heard so many people describe music as a magical and mysterious force that somehow impacts our brains, bodies, and emotions. I’ve heard beautiful stories about the ways music helps children learn or brings an adult with dementia back into a coherent state, if only for a moment. … Read more

Selective mutism has grown up! Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder that affects about 1 in 200 children, where the defining clinical feature is ability to speak normally at home or to family, but failure to speak in other situations where speech is called for. This perplexing disorder was previously housed in the Disorders Usually First Diagnosed … Read more

A new study released this month in Nature Neuroscience may have identified a biomarker that can predict and explain why some are more vulnerable to anxiety-related psychiatric disorders, including depression and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. The study, conducted by researchers at Duke University, examines the serotonin transporter molecule, which determines the amount of serotonin in the brain and … Read more

While most pregnancies result in the birth of a healthy baby, up to 15% of births result in a miscarriage, and another 1-2% of women have a late pregnancy loss before delivery (stillbirth) or an early infant death in the first month after birth. While we know these losses can be devastating for families, there have not … Read more