Depression affects more than just the individual who has it; it affects the whole family as well. If you think someone in your family is depressed, you shouldn’t ignore that hunch. Because the sooner your loved one gets treated, the … Read More
Eating is a complicated part of life. It’s affected by all sorts of things like our genes, the way we were raised, our mental health, imagery in the media, biological changes, and injuries even. This is why we see so … Read More
Anger can lead to some pretty embarrassing situations and get us into trouble at work and home. Chances are, if you’re seeking anger management strategies, something’s happened recently due to problematic anger. It might feel alienating, embarrassing, and confusing to … Read More
Trichotillomania, sometimes called “trich” for short, is the hair-pulling disorder. It’s a little known mental health disorder, although it can take a very serious toll on someone’s life. Trichotillomania treatment programs are even lesser known, even though they can be … Read More
You may have already heard a bit about PTSD on the news. Lately, we’ve been hearing more and more about it in the media because it’s affecting war veterans at alarming rates. However, PTSD is not exactly a “new” disease. … Read More
Feeling anxious or worried is bound to happen to all of us at sometime or another. Experiences with anxiety are a normal part of life. However, anxiety symptoms can develop into a mental illness for some individuals. When this happens, … Read More
What do you know about Depression? It’s one of the most common mental illnesses out there, but many of us don’t know all that much about it. Although common, it is still very serious. Which is why we should take … Read More
What if I told you that the US isn’t doing anything about the root of our most common, deadly, and debilitating diseases? We’re certainly funding treatment for the symptoms of these diseases, but we are not funding the mental health … Read More
Trichotillomania, also known as the hair pulling disorder, is a form of OCD. Approximately 2.5 million Americans currently have trichotillomania or have experienced it at some point in their lifetimes. Experts think that the numbers could be even higher, because … Read More
Anxiety disorder is not just one simple little thing. There are actually over 17 unique anxiety disorders, each with their own characteristic set of symptoms, recognized by psychologists. Anxiety is the most common mental illness diagnosis. Considering that nearly 18% … Read More