Called psychogenic fever, the condition can be triggered by both acute and chronic stress -- and is found to occur more frequently in women.

A recent study including people with anxiety, depression, anorexia, and panic disorders showed "how intertwined physical and mental health are."

"[E]arly sleep interventions are warranted to prevent future mental health problems," experts say.

Right now, our bodies are processing more than just stress — there's grief, helplessness, anger, and many other emotions we're experiencing simultaneously.

Surprises catch people unprepared and disrupt their routine; they also induce the feeling of losing control.

Injuring oneself not only provides a sense of control but also releases endorphins that induce a sense of euphoria.

Resorting to humor activates the endorphin system in the brain, making it easier for people to withstand difficult situations.

Slow response times are a rejection of the lockdown expectation that everyone is constantly available.

Routine and structure don't have to be antithetical to living in the moment; the spur-of-the-moment philosophy is all but played out.

"The entire population is being subjected to an unnamable emptiness," experts warn as the climate crisis worsens.

Tickling can overwhelm the nervous system and cause actual, temporary paralysis -- which can terrify people who like to be in control.

Callers reported anxiety and depression, suicidal tendencies, and substance abuse problems — among other things.

With the increased mental health burden of the pandemic, a review of 128 studies suggests an uptick in heart problems is likely.

The repetition and predictability of cleaning can give individuals a sense of control during stressful times.

Phonophobia is an anxiety disorder that has little to do with hearing.

An overwhelming need to be taken care of physically and emotionally can strain relationships at work and home.

"Our need to please is actually more of a need to belong."

Medicine's long history of viewing women's mental health as a problem to fix also contributes to higher diagnoses among women.