Bipolar disorder is a well-known mental health condition that's often misunderstood. Stigma and stereotypes cause some people to unfairly judge individuals with the disorder without genuinely understanding its symptoms. People with bipolar disorder may [...]
Are you on the fence about seeking help for behavior, mood or other issues impacting your life? Maybe you’re not sure that looking into a therapeutic wilderness program is the right step for you. [...]
Approximately one in five adults in the United States experiences symptoms of mental illness. Many of these mental disorders have similar characteristics, making it challenging to receive a proper diagnosis. When comparing schizoaffective disorder [...]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 21 million adults in the United States have struggled with major depression. While women struggle at twice the rate of men, some barriers to recognizing depression [...]
Caring for your mental health with individual and group counseling, art therapy and other modalities can significantly improve your long-term quality of life. However, knowing what to consider when looking for mental health treatment [...]
Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by depressive episodes alternating with periods of mania. These episodes can affect many systems in your body, so it's essential to understand the physical changes associated [...]
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of substance use disorder is the first step to getting help for yourself or a loved one. Substance abuse and addiction go hand-in-hand. Alcohol and drug addiction is a [...]
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that affects how people think and behave. The condition can develop without warning in young adulthood and affects both males and females. The impacts of schizophrenia can cause [...]
Bipolar disorder can be very isolating for individuals because of harmful misconceptions and the stigma surrounding it. It can also be painful for individuals to watch a friend or family member experience a manic [...]
Until around the 1990s, research into addiction mainly centered on men. As such, our understanding of addiction in gender differences addiction treatment has been limited until recently. Gender differences in substance abuse and addiction [...]
