Adolescence brings major change and risk for mood disorders and self-harm. Recognize common risk factors and warning signs, ask directly when worried, remove means of harm, and connect teens with school or medical support. In the U.S., call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis help.
Medication can be essential for some mental-health conditions, but many people benefit from non-drug strategies. Use shared decision-making, combine therapy and lifestyle changes when possible, and review medication regularly.
Night sweats with anxiety are common and treatable. Learn causes, practical self-care, when to see a clinician, and evidence-based treatment options.
Stress triggers immediate biological changes - adrenaline and cortisol - that help in the short term but, if chronic, lead to wear on the body (allostatic load). Different organs break down depending on individual vulnerabilities. Daily habits, mindfulness, therapy, and workplace supports can reduce harm.
Alcohol use disorder is treatable with a combination of medications, behavioral therapies, medical detox when needed, and peer support. Treatment should be tailored to severity, health status, and personal goals.
Evidence-based psychotherapy is the primary treatment for borderline personality disorder. Medication and hospitalization can help with specific symptoms or crises, while peer support and family education reinforce skills and safety.
Dementia is a group of progressive brain disorders - Alzheimer's is the most common - that impair memory, thinking and daily function. There's no general cure, but current medicines, lifestyle changes and new targeted therapies can slow decline or ease symptoms. Early diagnosis, risk reduction and caregiver support are central.
Anxiety management today combines medication, evidence-based therapies (like CBT), relaxation practices, and dietary support. Tailored, supervised combinations of these approaches help most people reduce symptoms and improve functioning.