According to the American Psychiatric Association our personalities are the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors we have that are what make us different from others. Personalities are shaped over time by a variety of factors from both environment and experiences. Also… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
3 Challenges You’ll Have to Overcome Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy) that helps clients replace old, unproductive and negative thought patterns into newer, more productive ones. Much of CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts… Read More ›
5 Reasons Why Your Teen Needs to Get Moving, For Their Mental Health
With mobile apps and gaming becoming the center of focus for many adolescents and teenagers today, it’s become challenging for parents to monitor their child’s usage on technology. “They’re just kids – they’ll grow out of it”, is likely a… Read More ›
David Spade Donates $100,000 To Help Individuals Affected By Mental Illness
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. American fashion designer Kate Spade’s death by suicide shocked the world and sparked a major discussion on seeking help, providing support,… Read More ›
What Does the Latest Research Say About Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) has been shown to affect nearly 4 million people in the United States alone; estimates show that 75% of individuals diagnosed with BPD are women, making women a key population of interest when it comes to… Read More ›
6 Ways Couple’s Therapy Can Help if Mental Illness is Involved
Previous research has shown that when mental illness is involved in romantic relationships, one partner may need to take on an additional role of support while the other attempts to manage their symptoms. Mental illness affects around 450 million people… Read More ›
Your Ultimate Guide to Bipolar Disorder and ADHD, a Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis, also known as comorbidity (or co-occurring disorder), is experienced by approximately 7.9 million people each year, according to the 2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If you have a dual diagnosis, it’s important that you seek… Read More ›
What does Psychoeducation Mean?
Whether you’re seeking recovery for a mental illness or an addiction, your condition may not always be as straight-forward as it seems. For instance, many people have been diagnosed with a mental illness and, while they understand the “label” of… Read More ›
Why Is Suicide Such An Important Topic to Discuss?
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that approximately 1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, with 78% of suicides occurring… Read More ›
5 Ways Media Falls Short on Suicide Prevention
Note: If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that each year, nearly 1 million people die by suicide, which is equal to 1… Read More ›