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.
7 Bipolar Triggers & Warning Signs You Should Know
There are a lot of words a person could use to describe bipolar disorder -- and ‘predictable’ isn’t one of them. A disorder characterized by vacillations between episodes of high energy (mania) and depression, it’s impossible to know exactly when these episodes will...
6 Long Term Effects of Anxiety
It’s normal for people to feel anxious from time to time, but clinically diagnosed anxiety can be immensely disruptive to a person’s life and have far-reaching—and sometimes permanent —impacts on physical and psychological well-being. 3 Long-Term Physical...
What is Trauma Resolution Therapy?
Trauma is a psychological and emotional response to distressing events that can permanently alter how your brain and central nervous systems are wired. The resulting change can have a life-long impact. Side effects of experiencing trauma include flashbacks,...
Are Anorexia Symptoms Different in Males?
Anorexia -- and eating disorders in general -- are often considered disorders that only affect women and girls but this is wildly incorrect. While it’s true that disordered eating and body dysmorphia are more common in those who identify as women, men can have...
10 Common Myths About Eating Disorders Debunked
Eating disorders are often misunderstood, leading to harmful stereotypes and misconceptions. With the abundance of misinformation surrounding food and healthy eating, it can be challenging to grasp the severity of eating disorders. Let’s break down the most common...
Breaking the Stigma: How We Can Support Mental Health Awareness
Despite major headways in understanding and acceptance of mental illness, stigmas against mental health continue to be a prevalent issue today. Historically misunderstood, mental health — and by extension, mental health treatment — is rife with misconceptions and has...
Anorexia Nervosa vs. Bulimia Nervosa: How Are They Different?
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are two of the most common eating disorders. While similar behaviors characterize both, some differences are important to highlight. Let’s break down some key definitions, differences and similarities between anorexia nervosa and...
Ambien vs. Trazodone: A Comprehensive Comparison
Ambien and Trazodone are prescription medications commonly used to treat insomnia, but they achieve sedation through different mechanisms. As a result, they may have different side effects and interactions with other substances. Let’s explore what these medications...
Undiagnosed Mental Illness: What You Should Know
Undiagnosed mental illnesses are slow and silent killers. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness, yet many remain undiagnosed. Here’s what you should know about the prevalence of undiagnosed...
7 Benefits of Mental Health Rehab
While we often associate “rehab” with substance abuse, many mental health rehabilitation programs exist. Whether it is substance abuse or mental illness, these programs have the same goal: to help you overcome your mental health challenges. Mental health, psychiatric,...
5 Tips on How to Get Off or Switch Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are a highly potent class of medication and it’s quite common for patients to experience withdrawal symptoms. The most common strategy for getting off benzodiazepines is what’s known as tapering. Tapering is the act of gradually decreasing the...
Co-Occurring Disorders: The Connection Between Mental Illness & Addiction
Mental illness and addiction are two complex and interrelated conditions that often coexist within a person. The presence of both at the same time is known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. The connection between these two conditions is multifaceted with...
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