Category: Mental Illness
Codependency: How it Affects Mental Health
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Putting others’ needs before your own can be a positive quality, but how much of this seemingly harmless behavior is too much? People pleasing is…
Reality vs. Delusions – Living with Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that affects 51 million people worldwide. Most individuals who suffer from schizophrenia experience hallucinations that can range from loud…
Dealing with Teen Anxiety
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Feeling anxious during the teenage years is incredibly normal. For some, the teen years are the most stressful years of their life. Feeling anxiety can…
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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September has been named National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in an effort to bring attention to this tragedy. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of…
Understanding Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that can be very disabling if not treated properly. Though uncommon, schizophrenia is chronic and can make its victims…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Understanding OCD
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that is defined by repetitive behaviors involved in reducing anxiety, as well as intrusive thoughts that…
Diagnosing, Understanding And Treating Co-Occurring Disorders
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What A Co-Occurring Disorder Is Individuals who struggle with substance abuse sometimes struggle with mental health disorders as well. Called co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis,…
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
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Bipolar disorder causes unpredictable mood swings, extraordinary fluctuations in energy and activity and an inability to perform routine daily tasks. Bipolar disorder is a serious…
Signs of Mental Illness
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Mental illnesses rarely appear suddenly. Very often, friends and family recognize the changes before one of these illnesses appear. People who suffer from mental disorders…