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When children persistently display irrational, rebellious behavior, and anger at authority figures over extended periods, their performance may be attributed to “oppositional defiant disorder” (ODD).

Striving for perfection is a good trait in that it compels individuals to do their best. However, perfectionism can have its downside if it creates

While an old adage advises that we “expect the best and plan for the worst,” some people foresee an unfavorable outcome to an event and

Anecdotal evidence indicates that being around a stressed person often makes us feel stressed, while reports from relatives and friends of traumatized soldiers show that

Holding a grudge often leads to stress, anger, and revenge fantasies that only serve to increase blood pressure, heart disorders, anxiety, depression, and compensatory habits

New research suggests that trauma may be linked with a higher risk of developing heart disease, especially among post-menopausal women. According to the study, women

While we all tend to hold on to old items of clothing, papers, and other things, some people take their collections of possessions to the

Lending support to cancer patients increases their chances of survival. That is the important message for cancer patients, their families, and friends that has emerged

Stress is unhealthy for mind and body. When we experience stress or trauma, our bodies release a hormone called “cortisol.” Normally, levels of this “stress

As effective as antidepressant medications and talk therapy may be, an estimated 50 to 80 percent of people suffering from depression experience repeated bouts of