Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 12, 2022 Updated: August 1, 2022 Contrary to popular belief, individuals who engage in self-harm or self-injurious behavior are neither suicidal nor attention-seeking. Self-harm is not a mental health disorder but a symptom of psychological distress. Numerous circumstances motivate someone to engage in self-harm or self-injurious behaviors…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 10, 2022 Updated: August 1, 2022 Most self-harm begins in adolescence, typically around age 14, and continues into early adulthood, especially without intervention. While girls are more prone to self-harm, it is a phenomenon that occurs across all demographics. Cutting is the most common type of self-harm,…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 8, 2022 Updated: August 1, 2022 Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is one of a larger group of mental health disorders called “Cluster B” personality disorders. This subset of personality disorders is characterized by overly emotional, dramatic, and erratic behaviors. Other “Cluster B” personality disorders include antisocial personality…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 5, 2022 Updated: August 1, 2022 When most people think about health and wellness, the focus is on physical health. However, mental health is equally important to overall well-being. Mental health issues had been misunderstood for centuries, resulting in standards of care deemed cruel and unusual by…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 3, 2022 Updated: September 7, 2023 While post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can happen to anyone following trauma, it is most prevalent among our military service members, both active duty and veterans. Because of the nature of their service, members of the military face an exceptional risk of…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 1, 2022 Updated: August 1, 2022 Watching a loved one struggle with mental illness is difficult and painful. Figuring out how to help can lead to feelings of frustration, confusion, anger, fear, guilt, and worry, particularly if your loved one is in denial or refuses your help.…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 25, 2022 Updated: June 23, 2022 Talking about self-destructive behaviors and tendencies can be unsettling because they are considered taboo. However, most people have engaged in self-destructive behavior at some point and will do so again in the future. For most of us, self-destructive behaviors are unintentional…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 22, 2022 Updated: June 23, 2022 Anxiety is a natural stress response. In average doses, anxiety can be beneficial to our overall well-being. However, when anxiety is chronic or persistent, it is harmful to our mental and physical health. An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 18, 2022 Updated: June 23, 2022 Paranoia refers to the irrational, persistent feeling or belief that others are trying to harm you physically or are otherwise out to get you. This pattern of thinking involves intense, unfounded suspicion and distrust. The deep mistrust of others associated with…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 15, 2022 Updated: June 23, 2022 Doctors and psychologists have long been warning about the dangers of chronic stress. With rates of stress and anxiety significantly rising over the past few years, there is more focus than ever on finding inner peace and happiness. Smartphones have changed…