Hawaiʻi communities are often described as resilient and strong. However, resilience should not require silent suffering or prolonged distress. Recognizing anxiety and its relationship to substance ...

Your ability to function may be masking a depression you cannot see. Here's why gifted adults can be vulnerable to this ...

“I don’t even remember the last time I was truly happy. Yet I go to work, pay my bills, see my friends. But I’m constantly, severely depressed.” This is just one of over a thousand comments on a ...

Navigating life with a sense of purpose and efficiency is often admired, yet there's a side many don't see: the internal struggles with self-worth. If you’re a high-functioning individual, achieving ...

The Cureus research points to a feeling called anhedonia as a core and often “hidden” symptom of high-functioning depression. As defined by the Cleveland Clinic, anhedonia is "the lack of interest, ...

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 ...

We all know breakups can be incredibly painful. As a clinical psychologist who works with high-functioning people, I know that if you’re an intelligent and persistent person who likes to make things ...