Anxiety disorders have become a major concern in the United States. With a large number of individuals getting affected by anxiety disorders, people are no more ignorant about these conditions. The proliferation of social media has also played a decisive role in  developing a better understanding about psychiatric disorders. People have started finding exciting and creative ways to fight such debilitating conditions and portray emotional health as a critical component of any prosperous community. Continue reading →

Adam Richard Rippon, an Olympic gold medalist in figure-skating from America, recently opened up about his struggle with eating disorders. The figure skater, who has already made a breakthrough victory at the U.S. figure skating championships, shared the details about the strict diet plan he used to follow in 2016. Speaking to The New York Times, Rippon spoke candidly about the travails of eating disorders prevalent among many figure skaters. Continue reading →

A good appearance is important for many, yet, it might not always come easily for them. So much so, that it might even take a toll on an individual’s mental health, a fact substantiated by a recently conducted research. According to this study, conducted by the researchers at the University of Otago and published online in the “Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research” in Nov 2017, some of  New Zealand’s Super Rugby players were suffering from body anxiety problems, which was probably caused because of their inability to maintain a balance between eating correctly and maintaining their good looks. Continue reading →