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, [...]
People living with mental illnesses are often misunderstood. While information about schizophrenia and related conditions such as schizoaffective disorder is freely available, unfounded myths persist, adding to mental health misconceptions. Let's bust some of these [...]
Despite common beliefs, there are many similarities between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and autism spectrum conditions (ASC). By understanding the similarities and differences between BPD and autism, individuals struggling with these disorders and those around [...]
While seeking therapy for mental health still has a bit of a general stigma, men seem to feel even more alienated by choice. The truth is that their feelings hold some merit, but only [...]
Mental health is not something to take lightly: it's an ongoing journey toward self-acceptance and growth. Don't be afraid to challenge yourself—you don't need to strive for perfection; just recognize the small wins that [...]
Your mental wellness affects all aspects of your daily life, from dealing with stress to how you relate and respond to others. While many New Year’s resolutions include physical fitness goals, mental health is [...]
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 [...]
