Clinical Depression/Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Symptoms, Causes, Risk, and Treatment
Clinical depression involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It affects…
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Clinical depression involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It affects…
Borderline Personality Disorder entails emotional instability, impulsivity, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Individuals with BPD often experience intense…
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involves persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning and…
Gender dysphoria is the psychological distress experienced when an individual’s gender identity does not align with the sex…
Sleep is a vital biological process that allows our bodies and minds to rest, repair, and rejuvenate. It…
Schizophrenia affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is a severe mental health condition that requires…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves a pattern of recurring thoughts or fears (obsessions) resulting in uncontrollable and repetitive behaviors…
Bipolar disorder is characterized by significant mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). …
Anxiety disorder involves experiencing excessive worry, fear, or panic that interferes with daily activities and is not proportionate…
Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to…
Mental health symptoms are the observable signs indicating potential mental health conditions or psychiatric illness. These symptoms significantly…
Mental health is just as important as physical health. In fact, they are interconnected and influence each other.…
Ensuring the well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community involves addressing the unique mental health challenges that many individuals may…
In recent years, ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, captivating the attention of…
Mental health in the workplace refers to the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of employees, which significantly impacts…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a…
In a world that often glorifies perfection and success, it’s easy to fall into the trap of self-criticism…
Dating when you have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is already tricky, so dating with complex PTSD sounds even…
If you’ve experienced mental illnesses like depression or anxiety, you’ve probably heard it all before when it comes…
What do you do when your loved one has just brought home a bundle of joy, but can’t…
Old habits die hard, and nail picking is not an exception. Picking and biting your nails is not…
Mental health days are becoming more and more popular, but what about people who need to take time…
Mental health treatment is necessary when significant behavior, mood, or daily functioning changes occur. You should seek mental…
When choosing a location to seek eating disorder treatment, there is no shortage of potential location options. A…
Atypical anorexia nervosa is a form of eating disorder characterized by behaviors similar to anorexia nervosa, but without…
Statistics provided by the National Eating Disorder Association suggest that approximately thirty million Americans have an eating disorder.…
Can you remember the last time you had an unwanted thought or unpleasant image stuck in your head?…
Eating disorders are dangerous and complex mental health conditions that affect the lives of millions of Americans of…
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is an anxiety disorder that occurs within days to weeks after a traumatic event,…
May 1949 marked the first celebrations of Mental Health Awareness month. Since then, the arrival of the month…
Bipolar depression, or depressive bipolar disorder, involves the severe lows that occur during bipolar disorder cycles, previously known…
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are serious eating disorders with distinct characteristics. Anorexia is marked by extreme food…
Mental health challenges occur for a variety of reasons. The events that occur in your life can lead…
Stress and anxiety are common and sometimes inescapable elements in our day-to-day lives. Most people will experience stress…
The urge to engage in self-harm or self-harming behaviors is not uncommon. Unfortunately, using self-harm as a way…
The relationship between dieting and binge eating disorder (BED) is intricate and multifaceted. While dieting is often viewed…
To understand what causes an eating disorder, it is essential to know the common symptoms of disordered eating…
Mental health providers at a personality disorder treatment center address several different personality disorder diagnoses. There are several…
Psychodynamic therapy is a holistic approach to mental health that explores unconscious processes and early life experiences. It…
When people seek help to overcome mental health conditions and substance use disorders, they typically look to treatment…
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