Mental health condition or mental illness affects an individual’s thoughts, moods, and behaviors. Among the most common mental health conditions are anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and eating disorders. Unfortunately, more than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. Depending on the specific type of […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
Dangers of Mixing Antidepressants with Alcohol
Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows down critical bodily functions such as cognition and respiratory rate. Mixing antidepressants with alcohol has a myriad of harmful consequences. Antidepressants exacerbate the effects of alcohol, while alcohol actually worsens the potential side effects of antidepressants and reduces the efficiency of the medication. Furthermore, people who abuse […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Medication Management
Mental health has been a sore spot of misunderstanding, societal stigmas, fear, discrimination, and overall ignorance. Mental illness is often stigmatized and viewed as a weak or fake disorder. These ignorant judgments and assumptions are detrimental to individuals seeking the therapy and treatment they need. Research has proven that mental health is directly correlated with […]
Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Addiction
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and addiction co-occur frequently. Some experts believe that NPD and addiction are related due to substances helping the individual cope with negative feelings associated with a narcissistic personality disorder. In similar fashion to addiction, narcissistic personality disorder leads to feelings of isolation as well as dangerous behaviors and coping mechanisms. Additionally, […]