Healthy boundaries are the way we maintain our mental health by separating ourselves from others and how we feel obligated to them. From relationships to taking on too many responsibilities, maintaining… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
Does Being Bullied In Childhood Have An Effect On Mental Health In Adulthood?
Being bullied means experiencing some of the cruelest humanity life has to offer. Nothing is okay about bullying or being bullied. The traumatizing effects of bullying can last a lifetime until… Read More ›
Can I Still Take Personal Days From Work After Going To Treatment For My Mental Health?
Early recovery is not always easy. Even after taking time off from work to go to treatment, you will still be in need of an occasional mental health day from work. Taking a day off from work to take care… Read More ›
3 Tips For Supporting A Loved One’s Depression After Treatment
Supporting a loved one who has gone to treatment for their depression requires love, compassion, and patience. For those first days, here are some suggestions for making the transition as smooth… Read More ›
Bipolar Disorder: What You Need To Know
Bipolar is a common primary mental health disorder and co-occurring disorder with substance abuse. Bipolar Is Defined By Depression And Mania Everyone has “mood swings”. As human beings, we all have… Read More ›
What Are The Best Ways To Offer Help To Help Someone With Mental Illness Find Treatment?
We don’t want to push our loved ones away when we offer them help for finding treatment. Here are loving and supportive ways to let them know help is available. You… Read More ›
What Should You Say To A Loved One In Recovery With Mental Illness During An Episode?
Love and compassion are our best answers for responding to a loved one when they are experiencing an episode of their mental illness. Here are some other suggestions. Ask them… Read More ›
“Thinspired” Social Media Causes Trouble For Eating Disorders
We live in an immensely voyeuristic and exhibitionist world thanks to social media. At first, with a simple post using words of how we were doing, we could create small statements to describe… Read More ›
What Is A Co-Narcissist?
Narcissism, or narcissistic personality disorder, is a mental illness in which someone suffers from a debilitating sense of self-entitlement. Whether they have a grandiose personality or a vulnerable personality, those with… Read More ›
How Do I Tell A Loved One They Need Therapy?
After treatment, therapy is suggested as an ongoing part of the recovery lifestyle. It’s easy to regress into old patterns and stop going to therapy once life starts feeling “better”. If you notice… Read More ›