A panic attack is defined as a sudden feeling of acute and disabling anxiety. These attacks affect around 2.4 million US adults each year.

With everything going on in the fast paced world we live in, it’s easy to take everyday things for granted. Here are a few ways you can become more appreciative.

Guilt presents itself when we act in a manner that clashes with what our values are. It can be caused by something as simple as telling a lie, to something as serious as committing fraud.

In this fast-paced world we live in, it is not always easy to slow things down and catch our breath.  Being resistant to doing breath work is not uncommon. Here are some common reasons that prevent people from meditating, with some suggestions!

Although psychologists still do not fully understand what causes mental illness, research does suggest that mental illness can be passed down from your family members.

The public, generally understands mental illness less than physical illness. Most people know that obesity can be cured by closely monitoring your diet and getting more exercise, or that AIDS is chronic, but treatable. But when it comes to psychological health, sometimes it’s difficult to grasp what we are dealing with.

Panic Disorder (PD) is a specific type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by sudden spontaneous panic attacks, or anxiety attacks. About 2-3% of Americans experience panic disorder in a given year and it is twice as likely to occur with women than with men.

Consciously making an effort to change our thought patterns from negative to positive, or making an effort to stay away from negative people can have a profound impact on our quality of life.

Did you know that one in five Americans live with mental illness? Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month!

Binge eating disorder (BED) is also known as compulsive overeating. This is characterized by consuming large amounts of food, in a small period of time, while feeling unable to stop or control the behavior. Binge eating episodes usually occur a minimum of twice per week for longer than six months. It often leads to the development of weight gain, which can indirectly reinforce further compulsive eating.