Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 24, 2024 Updated: June 21, 2024 Drugs and alcohol affect the frontal lobe, or reasoning center of your brain, and can cause most people to participate in risky behavior. This can include unprotected sex, sharing needles, stealing from friends and family, and criminal activity. What is moral…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 1, 2024 Updated: May 2, 2024 May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States since 1949. This effort’s main goals are to educate the public about the wide-reaching impacts of mental illness and reduce the stigma associated with it. Organizations work together…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 21, 2024 Updated: March 28, 2024 In talking about separation anxiety, most people associate it with children and their attachment to their parents. However, while it is primarily seen in children, separation anxiety impacts people of all ages. It is normal to be concerned about your loved…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 26, 2024 Updated: February 6, 2024 Cognitive-behavioral therapy, also referred to as CBT, is a popular evidence-based talk therapy frequently used in treating substance use disorders and various mental illnesses. Being evidence-based means that CBT has been clinically proven to be effective. Unlike more traditional therapies that…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: November 21, 2023 Updated: December 8, 2023 Schizophrenia is a disorder that can jumble your thoughts or cause problems with thinking. If you are struggling with schizophrenia, chances are it may affect your relationships, daily life, and work or school environment. This is why it is paramount to…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: November 20, 2023 Updated: December 8, 2023 Depression is a mental health disorder that you cannot wish away. It will not go away even if you are surrounded by things you love and the experiences you enjoy. Understanding the effects of depression on the brain may give you…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: September 22, 2023 Updated: September 26, 2023 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 13, 2023 Updated: February 21, 2023 A person who survives a suicide attempt requires significant care and support. Often concerned family members may not know what to do after a suicide attempt to best help their loved one recover and live a fulfilling life. If your loved…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 6, 2023 Updated: March 24, 2023 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 2, 2022 Updated: September 16, 2024 Many struggling with drug or alcohol addiction find themselves confronted with a self-deprecating, self-doubting inner voice. This can cause individuals to experience negative emotions and encourage unhealthy mental states making self-love a challenge. Overcoming addiction and healing from the disease means…