Mental Health Blog.
Education goes a long way in terms of understanding and addressing mental health issues. Being the most common types of health concerns in America, we invite you to explore our blog all about mental heath.
3 Ways That Food Affects Your Mood
Food affects us in a variety of ways. It's no secret that food can affect our mood. Certain foods make you more alert, and others can relax you more. The relationship between food and mood is fascinating, but how are they connected? When we eat, chemicals —...
3 Unique Bipolar Disorder Symptoms in Females
Bipolar disorder affects about 5.7 million Americans (approximately 2.6%) at an equal rate for both men and women. One disparity, however, is how this disorder manifests itself in the different genders. Bipolar disorder symptoms in females can be vastly different from...
6 Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder in Children
Public speaking and meeting new people can be a major source of stress and anxiety--one that prevents us from speaking out, trying new things, or nurturing important relationships. When such feelings reach a level so severe that they interfere with daily functioning,...
4 Effects of Misdiagnosing ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD, is a condition that manifests itself as an inability to focus, difficulty staying organized, and poor impulse control--the results of which can have several real-world consequences like financial...
The Benefits of Essential Oils for Depression
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed moods or loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities. People use essential oils as complementary treatments for many conditions, including depression. While essential oils aren’t a...
Signs & Symptoms of Adult ADHD
Do you find yourself forgetting words in the middle of your sentence, struggling to find the energy (or motivation) to complete basic chores, or finding it difficult to maintain romantic or platonic relationships? If so, your first instinct might be to blame it on...
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive type of brain stimulation therapy that is primarily used to treat depression However, it is also effective in the management of certain mental illness symptoms. TMS is also sometimes used as repetitive...
Alternatives to Medication for Anxiety
Acutely, the heightened stress of an individual with anxiety disorder can impede their ability to participate in work, family, or other social functions or fulfill their responsibilities. Stress-related dysfunction can significantly impact their overall quality of...
Panic Attacks While Driving
No one likes traffic—that’s a given. However, for those who are more sensitive to stress, particularly those with some sort of mental illness, driving can cause our fight-or-flight response to go haywire and trigger a panic attack. Such occurrences can be debilitating...
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), perhaps better known more crudely as “shock therapy”, is a medical treatment that’s been proven to be one of the most effective for severe depression and several other serious mental illnesses—it works for about 80% of all patients!...
How To Help Someone Having A Panic Attack
Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting over 40 million American adults. This misfiring fear response can range from mild—little more than an unpleasant inconvenience—to a debilitating condition that significantly affects a...
Types of Mental Health Professionals
More people are starting to take care of their mental health. We’ve seen how important it is to keep it together under constant stress and the damages poor mental health can have on our bodies. Having a healthy mind and body connection can also help patients overcome...
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