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.
When Should You Call a Mental Health Hotline?
The answer is simple: you should call as soon as you feel you need help. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Unfortunately, many still feel ashamed or embarrassed to seek help when struggling with mental health issues. If...
The Connection Between Food & Drug Addiction
Ever found yourself mindlessly munching on snacks even when you know you’re not hungry, or struggling to stop yourself from eating when you started feeling full five bites ago? For some, this is a temporary lapse in judgment, but for others, this dysfunctional...
The Link Between Childhood Abuse and Drug Use
The close relationship between traumatic events like childhood abuse and drug use has long been recognized and understood through the trauma model of substance abuse. This model reasons that traumatic experiences during childhood can contribute to the development of...
Lifestyle Trends Associated with Mental Illness
There are various causes of mental illness, and genetics is easily the most influential factor. However, a genetic predisposition alone doesn’t determine whether a person experiences mental health issues. Studies have revealed five bad habits that have been linked to...
What Triggers BPD Mood Swings?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health issue affecting people's feelings about themselves and others, leading to unpredictable mood swings, impulsive behavior, and severe difficulty managing emotions. BPD mood swings occur as a result of...
What Is Acute Anxiety?
The term acute anxiety is relatively informal and generally refers to a panic attack, a sudden and unexpected episode of intense fear that causes multiple physical and psychological symptoms. This type of anxiety is extremely stressful and often makes people feel like...
6 Tips on How to Stop Self Harm
Self-harm is a serious and often misunderstood problem that affects many people. If you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm, it's important to know that help is available. People who self-harm often experience mental health issues like depression,...
9 Common Causes Of Mental Illness
Mental illnesses are complex and involve multiple biological, genetic, familial, social, medical, and socioeconomic factors. This article will explore 9 of the most common causes of mental illness. As you read, remember that no single factor causes mental illness...
Why Mental Health Awareness Matters
There’s a stigma around suffering from a mental illness that doesn’t exist for many other illnesses. Mental health awareness movements and campaigns are trying to bring down this stigma and make society more welcoming for everyone. Keep reading to know more about the...
6 Tips To Find Mental Health Services Near Me
For much of human history, mental health has been ignored or stigmatized. However, in recent decades, we’ve seen awareness campaigns that educated people about it, teaching them that it’s just as important as physical health. Still, exploring mental health services...
Understanding the Risk Factors for Anxiety
Odds are, you know someone who suffers from anxiety. It’s the most common type of mental disorder in America, affecting nearly one in five of the U.S. adult population. Why is this condition so incredibly prevalent? While science has yet to pinpoint the exact cause of...
Deep Brain Stimulation (DMS)
What DBS Does, Benefits, How Safe It Is, And Side Effects Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure that may benefit patients who suffer from certain neurological disorders and whose symptoms have become immune to medications. This article will...
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