Category: Mental Illness
Can Caring For A Dog Or Other Pet Help With Depression And Anxiety?
Pet owners will tell you that their furry friend brings a lot of joy to their life. But what even they might not know is that sharing your life with a beloved pet can have significant benefits to both your physical and mental health. The bond between man (or woman) and dog is noted in…
Can Our Connections To Social Media Become A Dangerous Addiction?
Many people, worldwide, have joined the ranks of social media followers. For some, it’s something they use to raise their business profile, but for many more it’s a way to connect to friends and family and the outside world. Social media offers groups of every kind and helps people connect with communities that they would…
Do Sleep Habits Affect OCD And Anxiety?
When we think of anxiety disorders one of the most prevalent issues is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). People with OCD often have repeating thoughts that cause them exhibit compulsive behaviors. These behaviors can be the best way to alleviate their anxiety in some way. These can be small repetitive actions that generally have nothing to do…
How Do Sleep Habits Affect Depression?
If you suffer from depression or are at risk of suffering chronic depression, you might want to consider your sleep habits. Not everyone is able to get into a sleep pattern that is conducive to eight hours of deep and restful sleep. Some people are night owls, staying up late watching TV, reading, or playing…
Real Treatments For A Very Real Disorder
What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was traditionally thought of as a mental condition only affecting those in the service or who had seen combat. As far back as the Civil War, we noted that men returning from war would have nightmares, difficulty sleeping, and other symptoms. In the aftermath of World Wars, I…
How Stress Affects Depression And Our Overall Mental Health
The entire world has experienced something that has never happened before – a pandemic and social media interaction. The global pandemic, while not the first such event, happened occurred with the added bonus of TV and social media to connect us daily to the stress and suffering on every part of the globe. Many of…
Should Psychiatric Providers Prescribe Exercise?
Psychiatric providers may prescribe medications, however, the latest research suggests that they should also prescribe exercise. Why Psychiatrists Should Recommend Exercise to Their Patients Research suggests that there are 5 reasons why exercise should be prescribed to patients who have mental health issues. Exercise Can Treat Depression Exercise, in conjunction with medication or cognitive-behavioral therapy,…
How To Start Reducing Your Stress And Anxiety Today
Throughout the world today the rate of anxiety and suicide has grown exponentially. This is due to the pandemic, increased use of social media, and economic stress – what some are calling “the perfect mental health storm.” Although we can’t change what’s happened already, we can make improvements for the future of our mental health.…
Dealing With OCD Symptoms
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves being obsessed with something, acting compulsively, or oftentimes both. These obsessions typically occur in the form of recurrent, unwanted thoughts. However, just because you have intrusive thoughts doesn’t mean you have this disorder. The difference has to do with the degree to which a person’s life is affected by these thoughts.…
Tips For Surviving Bipolar Disorder
People with bipolar disorder experience mood swings that range from depressive lows to manic highs. Unfortunately, nobody knows the exact cause of this disorder. Treatment Modalities When it comes to treating bipolar disorder a combination of medication and psychotherapy should be used as patients learn self-management skills. These skills are important as they teach the…
Diagnostic Process For PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a complex mental health condition that affects thousands of Americans every year. In recent years, it has come into the public eye once again thanks in part to celebrities being more open about their mental health struggles, as well as decreasing stigma around mental health discussions and treatments in…
Why Young Adults Are Vulnerable To Mental Health Crises
The pandemic has recently spotlighted children’s mental health, especially those who are unable to be in the classroom. One study looked at high school students and discovered that approximately one-third were suffering from depression. A CDC report showed that in youth between the ages of 18-24 there has been a sharp increase in suicide ideation.…