Studies show that millions of American adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point, making them the most pervasive of all mental health disorders. We all experience feelings of anxiety, fear, and worry from time to time. For example, you might have anxiety over a medical appointment or worry about paying a bill on…
Depression is a mental health disorder that impacts the lives of millions of people throughout the world. It is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. The term “depressed” has become a blanket word used to describe any general feelings of sadness or disappointment. Because of this, the seriousness of true depression is often overlooked.…
Mental illness is more common than you might think, affecting one in five Americans in a given year. Major mental illnesses rarely develop out of the blue. Usually, friends and family or the individuals themselves begin to notice changes or sense that something is not quite right. Still, signs of declining mental health can be…
Millions of people will experience a mental health crisis at some point in their lives. Many will be able to tend to their mental health needs with the support of friends and family, with outpatient treatment, or both. Still, others with more serious treatment needs will turn to residential mental health treatment. After taking the…
Music is all around us in its many forms and is an integral part of most people’s day. While we are unsure why most people report that music impacts their mood, the effects are evident. A particular song can make you feel happy, energetic, sad, nostalgic, relaxed, or angry. Thus, it should come as little…
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, EMDR, is a therapeutic process that helps people free themselves from the harmful memories, negative thoughts, and upsetting emotions connected to past trauma that hinder their ability to lead healthy, productive lives. EMDR is non-invasive, evidence-based psychotherapy that has been clinically proven to be effective for treating trauma, PTSD,…
Learning that a friend or family member is engaging in self-harm can be deeply upsetting. You may feel frightened for their safety and confused or angry about why they are doing this to themselves. For a long time, self-injurious behavior was wrongly categorized as “attention-seeking” behavior. On the contrary, most self-harm individuals go to great…
Schizoaffective disorder is a relatively rare chronic mental health disorder affecting less than one percent of the population. Those affected exhibit symptoms similar to schizophrenia (hallucinations and delusions) and bipolar disorder (mania and depression), though not necessarily at the same time. Because of this, individuals suffering from schizoaffective disorder are often initially misdiagnosed and improperly…
We all experience difficult times when we feel overwhelmed by feelings like stress, anger, frustration, and sadness. However, it can be a challenge for many to find ways to cope with these feelings healthily. People who suffer from substance use or mental health disorders can especially struggle to utilize appropriate coping mechanisms. Unfortunately, turning to…
Covid-19 has caused many people to need to take precautionary steps to avoid spreading the virus. During this trying time, many people are suffering from mental issues as a result. If you have mental health issues already and are in the process of treating them with a mental health treatment program, you are likely to…