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 [...]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and schizophrenia are both psychiatric disorders, but they have very different symptoms and treatment options. ADHD symptoms typically affect a person's attention span and decision-making abilities, while schizophrenia may cause [...]
A breakthrough is when the client makes a realization about themselves in therapy. It can be them discovering what the root of their addiction or mental illness is and what kind of changes they need [...]
Although it's widely acknowledged in clinical circles as a substance abuse treatment, the concept of cross addiction hasn't been in the public eye for long. People understand dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders, but cross [...]
One of the most common mainstream symptoms people have latched onto due to media portrayals is that people living with schizophrenia hear voices. This easily becomes conflated with dissociative identity disorder, previously known as multiple [...]
It’s normal to have good days and bad days. Some people, however, struggle with extreme mood swings that don’t have a clear trigger. One minute they’re feeling hyperactive; the next they plunge into severe depression [...]
When it comes to bipolar disorder, many people face common stigmas due to a lack of understanding and negative behaviors perpetuated by the media. One of the most common stigmas surrounding bipolar disorder is that [...]
Mental health treatment tailored to your life circumstances can make benefitting from the therapies provided easier. Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are a type of treatment where clients commute and spend most of their days [...]
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects approximately 24 million people worldwide. It can cause hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking, influencing how a person perceives reality and impacting their ability to communicate effectively. [...]
Discussing mental health issues such as mood and personality disorders can feel confusing, especially regarding many “advanced terms” that describe psychiatric problems. Try googling a mood disorder, and it’s a kitchen sink of issues, [...]
