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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.
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...
9 Holistic Treatment Options for Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses among Americans, affecting over a third of adults at some point in their lives. Prescription drugs like benzodiazepines are effective and fast-acting which has made them a popular solution that’s frequently prescribed...
5 Ways Yoga is Beneficial for Your Mental Health
Yoga is an ancient practice that combines physical movement and mindfulness. It’s a low-impact exercise that can help tone and strengthen your body but can also provide incredible benefits for mental health that can rival (and in some cases, exceed) the ability of...
How do Benzodiazepines Work?
Benzodiazepines, or “benzos”, are a class of medications commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. These medications work by targeting specific receptors in the brain, resulting in therapeutic effects similar to those of...
Is Borderline Personality Disorder More Common Among Women?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has been a topic of extensive research and discussion in the mental health community. One area of particular interest is the apparent gender divide, with studies suggesting a higher prevalence of BPD among women. But is this truly...
7 Types of Trauma Disorders
Trauma comes in different faces and forms. At its most basic level, trauma is a response to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. These experiences can be a one-time event like an accident or prolonged periods of stress, such as ongoing domestic abuse or...
How Common is PTSD Really?
At least 6 out of every 100 people in the US will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. While Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with war veterans, it’s a mental health condition that affects millions of people of all ages, gender, and...
Do You Know the Real Signs of Social Media Addiction?
The average user spends 2 hours and 31 minutes daily on social media. At least half of our phone time is reserved for social media. The average daily screen time for teenagers as of 2022 is 8 hours and 39 minutes. So, if we spend so much time on social media, does it...
What is Polysubstance Abuse?
Polysubstance abuse, also known as multiple drug use, is a pervasive issue affecting individuals worldwide. As the term implies, polysubstance abuse involves the misuse of more than one drug or substance simultaneously or sequentially. This complex form of substance...
What Are The 17 Symptoms of PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It can affect anyone who has gone through a distressing or life-threatening situation, such as military combat, natural...
Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
You don’t need to have experienced drug addiction first-hand to know that it can lead a person to act in erratic, reckless, and often dangerous ways. These behaviors and impulses can resemble those of a person with psychiatric disturbances. While there are plenty of...
4 Postpartum Depression Treatment Options Parents Should Consider
Women undergo a radical and rapid hormone change in the weeks immediately preceding and following childbirth. These fluctuations can result in the mood disorder known as postpartum depression (PPD), which is estimated to affect around one in five mothers. Unlike “baby...
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