This is an article about how burnout, especially among the capable and contentious, probably doesn’t look the way you expect it to. I’ll explain the neuroscience of so-called high-functioning burnout ...

What is the problem with being a high-functioning alcoholic? This is a question that has been posed several times to me and has probably crossed the minds of others. Although the term ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Navigating life with a sense of purpose and efficiency is often admired, yet there's a side many don't see: the internal struggles ...

A hospice nurse has told how she wasn't aware of her spiralling drinking problem until she slashed alcohol from her diet. Julie McFadden, from Los Angeles in California, made the decision to stop ...

On Tuesday, October 27th I was interviewed on THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW on an episode dedicated to Mothers, drunk driving and high-functioning alcoholics. Please visit ...

Anxiety is a reality for millions of kids. Over 9% of children aged 3 to 17 have been diagnosed with anxiety. That's nearly 6 million children in the US. For young children, anxiety might show up as ...

High-functioning depression can sit behind a polished life, making it hard for friends, colleagues, and even the person experiencing it to recognize what is going on. Instead of obvious collapse, the ...

Being a high-functioning person can often feel like invincibility. Here are three symptoms that prove even the most productive ones aren’t immune to burnout. High-functioning people often look like ...

Some of the smartest people are also the ones that those outside looking in seem to have it together. They're reliable and manage to handle all of their responsibilities. They appear to be managing ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab has published a new educational resource addressing the challenges associated with high-functioning alcoholism and the pathways available for treatment. The article ...