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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 11, 2022 Updated: June 22, 2022 Manic episodes are often misunderstood not only by those experiencing them but by observers. Many think of a manic episode as just a very good mood or period of extraordinary productivity, but this is inaccurate. Manic episodes are characterized by an…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 8, 2022 Updated: September 7, 2023 Everyday life can be stressful, upsetting, and challenging. Experiencing irritability and mood swings in response to life’s ups and downs is expected. These feelings are often related to changes in body rhythms, fatigue, physical illness, or life events, including positive and…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 6, 2022 Updated: June 23, 2022 We hear a lot of talk about anxiety, and with good reason. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 20% of Americans have an anxiety disorder. Still, anxiety and its effects remain greatly misunderstood. Anxiety provides information. It…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 4, 2022 Updated: September 7, 2023 Most people have or will experience at least one traumatic event. A traumatic event is any occurrence that threatens our sense of safety, whether real or perceived and can have a lasting emotional and psychological impact. It is normal to think,…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 27, 2022 Updated: May 25, 2022 Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that is clinically proven to treat many mental health disorders. Over the years, advances in CBT have been made based on clinical practice and multiple research studies. CBT differs from…
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