Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic

December 9, 2019 / Brain & Spine

What Happens to Your Body During the Fight or Flight Response?

The fight or flight response is triggered by a release of hormones either prompting us to stay and fight or run away and flee from a stressful situation. But what happens if this response is prompted over anxiety from non-life threatening things?

November 29, 2019 / Brain & Spine

Are Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks the Same Thing?

Anxiety and panic attacks aren’t the same thing, but they go hand-in-hand. Find out what happens during a panic attack — and how to stop them from taking over.

October 17, 2019 / Brain & Spine

Intermittent Explosive Disorder: Could It Be the Reason for Your Teen’s Outbursts?

All teens lose their cool from time to time. But how do you know if your kid’s outbursts cross a line from normal to something more troubling? Intermittent explosive disorder is real. Read our tantrum-taming tips to survive an angry teenager.

August 28, 2019 / Mental Health

Hypochondriasis: When Worrying About Your Health Takes Over Your Life

To someone with hypochondriasis, a headache means a brain tumor, while coughing must signal lung cancer. The person has lost sight of the difference between true symptoms and obsessing over developing an illness. A psychiatrist explains how to cope.

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July 17, 2019 / Diet, Food & Fitness

Can You Have an Exercise Disorder?

Living with a compulsive disorder can be lonely and debilitating. Find a balance with these tips.

February 22, 2016 / Chronic Pain

Does Your Child Often Complain About Stomachaches or Pain?

Does your child have chronic pain and associated depression and anxiety? Learn about the relationship between chronic pain syndromes and mental health disorders in children.