Mind & Sleep

Anxiety, low mood, ADHD, trauma and grief, who to see, what treatment involves, and sleep.

The treatments that actually have evidence behind them, explained properly.

The mind, mood and sleep hubA private mood check, and every guide grouped by what you arrived with

The in-depth guides

Anxiety in the Body: Palpitations, Chest Tightness and Fear

A doctor explains why anxiety causes palpitations and chest tightness, why these symptoms are real, and why they still need checking before blaming anxiety.

13 min read· In depth

Caffeine and Sleep: How Many Hours Before Bed to Stop

A doctor explains how many hours before bed you should stop caffeine, how much is still in your body at 3, 6, 9 and 12 hours, and how to cut down safely.

9 min read· In depth

Cortisol: What Is Real and What Is Marketing

A doctor sorts cortisol fact from trend: what the hormone does, whether cortisol face and adrenal fatigue are real, what testing shows, and what lowers stress.

9 min read· In depth

Depression: The Signs People Miss and How to Actually Get Help

A doctor explains how depression differs from sadness, how it hides in men and older adults, what treatment really involves, and how to get help in the US.

12 min read· In depth

Early Signs of Dementia vs Normal Aging: How to Tell

A doctor explains which memory changes are normal aging, which patterns suggest early dementia, what an assessment involves, and what to do first.

10 min read· In depth

If You Are Having Thoughts of Suicide

Calm, practical steps for when thoughts of suicide arrive: crisis lines, what to do in the next hour, a simple safety plan, and how to help someone else.

6 min read· In depth

Insomnia: How to Fix Your Sleep Without Sleeping Pills

A doctor explains CBT-I, the actual first-line treatment for chronic insomnia: stimulus control, sleep restriction, and why sleep hygiene alone rarely works.

13 min read· In depth

Is It Normal to Dream Every Night?

A doctor explains why everyone dreams every night, what makes you remember dreams, why vivid dreams often mean broken sleep, and when dreaming needs a check.

9 min read· In depth

Loneliness and Your Health: Why Doctors Now Ask About It

Social isolation sits alongside blood pressure and smoking in the mortality data. What the evidence shows, why it is not the same as being alone, and what actually helps.

8 min read· In depth

Melatonin: What It Actually Does, and When It Is Worth Taking

A doctor explains what melatonin is, a timing signal not a sedative, the honest effect sizes, the US supplement quality problem, and who it really helps.

11 min read· In depth

PHQ-9 and GAD-7 Scores: What Your Number Means

What your PHQ-9 or GAD-7 score means band by band, why 10 is the usual cutoff, why PHQ-9 question 9 matters on its own, and what usually happens next.

7 min read· In depth

Psychiatrist, Psychologist or Therapist: Who Should You See?

A doctor explains how psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists differ, who to see first for low mood, anxiety, ADHD or trauma, and what to ask about cost.

9 min read· In depth

Restless Legs Syndrome: The Sleep Thief With an Iron Connection

A doctor explains how restless legs syndrome is diagnosed, the low iron link most people miss, triggers like antihistamines and alcohol, and when to seek help.

10 min read· In depth

Sleep Trackers: How Accurate Are They Really?

A doctor explains what wearables really measure, how their sleep stages compare to lab testing, the orthosomnia trap, and when tracker data hints at apnea.

10 min read· In depth

Starting Antidepressants: What to Expect, Week by Week

A doctor explains what to expect when starting antidepressants: early side effects, when benefit begins, how long treatment lasts, and why stopping is planned.

9 min read· In depth

Quick answers

Short, specific answers to the questions people actually type. Each one links back to the full guide.

ADHD in Adults: Signs, Assessment and What HelpsA doctor explains how ADHD shows up in adult life, why it is often missed until adulthood, how a proper assessment works, and which treatments help.Bipolar Disorder: Signs, and How It Differs From DepressionA doctor explains mania and hypomania in plain words, how bipolar depression differs from ordinary depression, and why past highs matter to your doctor.Brain Exercises That Actually WorkWhat sharpens a brain and what just sells apps: the honest evidence on brain training, and the five things that measurably keep thinking fast at any age.Burnout or Depression: How to Tell the DifferenceA doctor explains how burnout differs from depression, the overlap that makes them hard to separate, and the signs that mean you should be assessed properly.Do Screens Really Ruin Your Sleep?A doctor explains what the evidence says about screens and sleep, why blue light is only part of the story, and which changes make a measurable difference.Exercise and Mental Health: What the Evidence ShowsA doctor explains how much exercise really improves depression and anxiety, why it works, how long it takes, and where it stops being enough alone.Grief or Depression: How to Tell the DifferenceA doctor explains how grief differs from depression, what prolonged grief disorder is, what helps after a loss, and when it is time to talk to someone.How Much Sleep Do Adults Actually Need?A doctor explains the seven to nine hour guidance for adults, why the number is a range rather than a target, and how to work out what you personally need.How to Help Someone With AnxietyA doctor explains what actually helps someone with anxiety, the reassurance trap that makes it worse, and when to push for professional help.Intrusive Thoughts and OCD: When to WorryA doctor explains why intrusive thoughts are normal, what makes OCD different, why reassurance keeps it going, and the treatments that work best for it.Is Napping Good for You, or Does It Wreck Your Night?A doctor explains when napping helps, the length and timing that avoid grogginess, and why a nap that fixes a night shift can ruin an ordinary night.Postpartum Depression: Signs, and When It Is More Than the Baby BluesA doctor explains how postpartum depression differs from the baby blues, the signs to watch for, why partners get it too, and when it is an emergency.PTSD: Signs, and the Treatments That WorkA doctor explains the four groups of PTSD symptoms, what is normal in the first month after trauma, and the treatments with the strongest evidence behind them.Sleep Apnea: The Signs People Miss for YearsA doctor explains the signs of obstructive sleep apnea beyond snoring, why it goes undiagnosed for years, and how it is tested for and treated.What to Do During a Panic AttackA doctor explains what helps during a panic attack, why the symptoms feel so physical, and why new chest pain must be checked before blaming anxiety.Why Do I Wake Up at 3am Every Night?A doctor explains why waking in the small hours is normal biology, which habits turn it into an hour of lying awake, and when night waking needs investigating.

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