In our achievement-driven society, many individuals appear to have it all—successful careers, thriving social lives, and impressive accomplishments. Yet beneath the surface, many of these high ...

February 18, 2010 — Inhaling the hormone oxytocin appears to improve social interactions in adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HF-ASD), new research suggests. The study showed that ...

Families that stay stable and connected aren't afraid of confrontation. Some families learn to embrace the awkwardness and tension that come with unresolved discussions. This not only fosters an ...

Everyone’s brain works a little differently—and that’s part of what makes us all unique. Some people are naturally more laid-back, while others have minds that are always going a mile a minute. The ...

High-functioning anxiety, while not a diagnosable mental health disorder, describes how a growing population of people live alongside anxiety but do not generally experience the symptoms that warrant ...

Being a high-functioning person can often feel like invincibility. Here are three symptoms that prove even the most productive ones aren’t immune to burnout. High-functioning people often look like ...

What is high-functioning anxiety? High-functioning anxiety isn’t a clinical diagnosis, but it’s a very real, deeply felt experience for many. Typically, a mental health diagnosis requires some impact ...

Recognize the power of depression's presence. Source: Johannis Plenio/Pexels Sometimes you speak to spark a conversation. Sometimes you speak to express your values or to make someone laugh. And ...

Judith Joseph has spent most of her life building an impressive résumé. She is a board-certified psychiatrist, chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative for Columbia University’s Vagelos College of ...