Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and addiction are two conditions that often co-exist and feed off of each other’s symptoms. While both conditions have some similar symptoms, both are widely misunderstood by the general public. Due to the over...
Schizophrenia is an incurable, yet manageable chronic mental health condition that affects an individual’s ability to think, feel, and behave clearly. According to research, more than 21 million individuals worldwide are diagnosed with schizophreni...
Barbiturate addiction is when someone compulsively and habitually uses sedative-hypnotic medications. These medications were previously used to treat individuals with sleep-related disorders or severe anxiety. While barbiturates were popular in the 1...
When you think of an addiction, you most likely think of an individual who has become dependent upon drugs or alcohol. Substances have become the face of addiction due to the epidemic of substance abuse in America. In fact, it was estimated that in 2...
Psychosis is a psychological condition in which a person loses contact with reality. Psychosis may be brief, lasting for a few hours or days, or can be a chronic condition, coming and going intermittently over months to years. It can be identified by...
Although the general public has become more educated about mental illness, there is still a lot of stigma surrounding it. Many people find themselves being blamed for causing their own illness by others or even blame themselves. Furthermore, much of ...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of 5 children experience a mental health condition in a given year. That being said, having a child with a mental illness can be extremely difficult. However, there are ways to make th...
Mental illness affects millions of individuals in the United States. In fact, about 47.8 billion American adults suffer from a mental illness, according to a 2018 study. Unfortunately, 60% of those individuals do not receive treatment for their menta...
Sexual assault is one of many devastating traumas that, unfortunately, many individuals have to face. According to RAINN, an American is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. Additionally, there are approximately 433,648 victims (age 12 or older) of s...
The National Alliance on Mental Illnesses “You are Not Alone” campaign for Mental Health Awareness month stresses the importance of community and connection when it comes to caring for mental health. Now more than ever it is crucial to connect wi...
The stigma of mental illness continues to be one of the most prevalent barriers to individuals seeking treatment for mental illness. Evidence reveals that nearly one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental disorder. It is obvious that mental health c...
One out of five American adults experiences mental illness each year. Furthermore, it is estimated that two out of three Americans or more will experience a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Societal stigmas often prevent individuals fr...
During these uncertain times, employment rates are skyrocketing and many people are left isolated in their homes, unemployed, and fearful of what the future has to hold. Losing a job or getting laid off is difficult for anyone and it can seriously af...
As COVID-19 continues to sweep the globe, people are left dealing with the side effects of job loss, economic and financial insecurity, social distancing, and major disruptions to daily life. People are scared, stressed out, and anxious, so it’s ea...
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread across the nation, treatment centers are having to adapt to vital social distancing guidelines in order to protect patients from contracting the virus. Many rehab facilities are having to shut down all out...
When most people think of addiction treatment, they think of detox, group therapy, and 12-Step meetings. However, there are many holistic therapies that are used to treat substance abuse and are effective in aiding the healing process. For example, m...
An “addictive personality” is a term used frequently, whether by a doctor, in cinematic films, or in conversation with friends. While some people may use it loosely, or as a joke, this term should not be taken lightly. An individual who meets the...
Depression is a common psychiatric disorder that many of our friends and loved ones suffer from. In fact, it is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses worldwide. Consequently, many of us wonder how exactly we can help someone with depression. It&...
Nearly 50% of people with alcoholism or addiction also suffer from a co-occurring mental health condition. When it comes to alcoholism, there is an identifiable link between alcohol abuse and bipolar disorder. People who suffer from both alcoholism a...
An eating disorder is a broad term for a variety of conditions that impact individuals who eat far too little or way too much. Overall, eating disorders are characterized by unhealthy or dangerous relationships with food. Individuals who suffer from ...
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