Peter M. Hartmann, MD, DLFAPA

Certain foods reduce anxiety; others make it worse. Key points Some foods reduce anxiety, and other foods make it worse. The Mediterranean diet is the primary diet for reducing anxiety. Using food to reduce anxiety does not take the place of therapy or medications for an anxiety disorder. "Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and separation anxiety disorder, are the most prevalent mental disorders ..."...

There are some surprising reasons for hallucinating, and some are even normal. Key points Hallucinations can be caused by mental and general medical conditions. They can also be normal. Anyone with a new onset of hallucinations should be evaluated in a timely manner by a physician. Children and teenagers can have normal hallucinations, but sometimes they are due to a disorder. Hallucinations are unreal sensory experiences, such as hearing or seeing something that is not there. Any of our five...