Condition Guides

ADHD at a Glance Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Approximately 9% of children and 4% of adults in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. For those diagnosed as children, the disorder continues into the teenage years for approximately 50% of people. ADHD isn’t simply [...]

NewWhat is the 3-3-3 Rule for Anxiety? Everything You Need to Know Anxiety is a psychological disorder that can make situations in life feel impossible. It can come in bouts, stay for a while, or become a chronic condition. Everyone gets anxious sometimes, but an estimated 6.8 million Americans have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Feeling [...]

NewGuttate Psoriasis: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments Psoriasis is a well-known skin condition, but did you know there’s more than one type? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 75 million Americans have been diagnosed with some form of psoriasis. One form is known as guttate psoriasis. It usually appears without warning and follows an infection [...]

New13 Best Podcasts for Anxiety and Support for Your Mental Health Journey Coping with anxiety can often feel overwhelming. Luckily, there are many available resources to help you find solace and regain control. One particularly accessible and comforting method is tuning in to podcasts. Podcasts have emerged as a popular medium for disseminating information and [...]

How to Spot a Gaslighting Narcissist: Top Characteristics and What to Do About It It’s hard to recognize when you’re being gaslighted, and that’s the point. A gaslighting narcissist understands what they are doing, even if you don’t. Gaslighting is often depicted as something that happens in romantic contexts. While it can and does happen [...]

NewRectal Bleeding: Common Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help Having to live with any medical condition that causes rectal bleeding can make you feel afraid and alone. People often struggle in silence; they may be uncomfortable speaking about it to friends or family. However, there is no shame in rectal bleeding. If you are [...]

Eczema at a Glance: Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the skin, causing severe itching, dryness, sensitivity, flushing, rashes, scaling or rough patches, and sores that can leak fluid.1 Up to 10% of people globally experience eczema symptoms at some point in their lives.2 However, there are [...]

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome at a Glance: Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) is a rare neuromuscular condition that primarily affects muscle strength and the autonomic nervous system.  Approximately 3,000 people live with Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) in the United States. However, because LEMS shares many overlapping symptoms with other conditions and is often misdiagnosed, there are likely [...]

Whether your child was recently diagnosed with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) or has been living with the condition for years, figuring out how to balance their needs and your own can be challenging. That’s why The Mighty created this digital toolkit for caregivers of children with PH1. We hope it helps you better support [...]

Hidradenitis Suppurativa at a Glance: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that primarily affects the skin, causing painful lesions. Between 1-4% of people globally live with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). However, there are likely many more cases that go undiagnosed because HS can mimic other skin conditions.1  There are many options for HS management, [...]