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Recreational drug use often begins as a seemingly harmless activity, a way to unwind, socialize or experiment. However, what starts as occasional use can quickly spiral into addiction, with significant impacts on health, relationships and life stability. Understanding this progression is crucial for both prevention and support for those struggling with addiction.

How recreational drug use leads to addiction

Flow state is a self-transcendent state of increased connectedness near the middle of the unitary continuum. During the flow state, we think more creatively and less about ourselves. Flow state fosters positive self-transcendent emotions such as empathy. Neurological underpinnings of the flow state show that our brain and body relax,...

Flow State for Mental Health: Empathy and Creativity

Depression can present differently in men, which means it might get missed. Stigma and beliefs about masculinity can deter men from seeking the care they need. Listening, creating a safe place, and recognizing struggles are steps to helping resolve barriers for men. By Bryant Clayton, Psy.D., and John Rucker, Psy.D.

6 Reasons Men Don’t Get Mental Health Care When They Need It

"He opened our border to people from prisons, people from mental institutions, insane asylums, terrorists." In one breath, a former president placed a class I belong to (people with mental health conditions) in the same fear-based category as terrorists. He used a health condition that myself and 57.8 million other Americans (National Institutes of Health, 2024). live with as a political pawn.

My Mental Health Condition Does Not Make Me a Werewolf

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Social stigma can make it difficult for men to recognize and accept the need for mental health care. Keep reading to learn more, including resources.

Understanding Mental Health Symptoms in Men

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Medically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyDMedically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyDParanoid personality disorder (PPD) is a mental health condition that causes a pattern of suspicion and mistrust of other people, even without enough evidence to support that belief. This condition is a cluster A personality disorder, which is characterized by eccentric or odd behaviors and thoughts. This personality disorder affects 1.2% to 4.4% of adults in the United States. However, unlike other personality disorders that typically begin in late adolescence and early adulthood, PPD affects children. Most mental healthcare providers and researchers agree that symptoms of PPD often begin in childhood.It's...

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various forms, from mild to severe, and significantly impact one’s quality of life. While professional help is often necessary to manage depression, there are proactive steps individuals can take to help prevent its onset. Engaging in mental health exercises is one such approach. These exercises can improve emotional well-being, enhance resilience, and provide tools to cope with life’s challenges. In this article, we will explore four effective mental health exercises to avoid depression.

4 mental health exercises to avoid depression

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(The Center Square) – A leading medical group has called for decriminalizing personal use of a synthetic opioid used for treatment of opioid addiction without a prescription.
                The American Medical Association took a fresh stance on buprenorphine, a prescription synthetic opioid used to treat pain and opioid use disorders, during its annual meeting.
                The American Medical Association, a professional association and lobbying group for physicians and medical students, adopted the...

Medical group backs decriminalization of opioid for addiction treatment

Methamphetamine addiction is a severe concern that affects individuals, families, and communities. The desperate struggle to quit meth is often intensified by the pervasive misconception that addiction is solely a matter of willpower. However, meth addiction help is available for those seeking to overcome this life-threatening habit. In this article,...

Understanding Meth Addiction Help

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Whether it’s ashwagandha to ease stress or melatonin to help with sleep, supplements are increasingly a go-to for folks in need of support for their mental health. In fact, according to Mintel, an agency that conducts consumer research, almost half of millennials use some type of vitamin or dietary supplement to support their mental health.

5 best supplements to support your mental health, according to a psychiatrist

Panic attacks are intense periods of fear or discomfort that can occur suddenly and without warning. Understanding the common reasons people experience panic attacks can help manage and potentially prevent them. Here are seven common reasons people have panic attacks. Stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety are leading causes of...

7 common reasons people have panic attacks

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often associated with mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. A 2021 study showed that adults with ADHD were 4 times more likely to also have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) compared with people without ADHD. Adderall (amphetamine and dexamphetamine mixed salts) is a commonly...

Can Adderall Help Relieve Anxiety?

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDMedically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDSchizotypal personality disorder (STPD) is a mental health condition that causes atypical behavioral patterns that influence interpersonal relationships, thoughts, and appearance. People with STPD are often described as eccentric in how they behave, perceive things, talk, and think. Research estimates that about 4% of Americans live with STPD.There are several different types of personality disorders, and this STPD is categorized as a cluster A personality disorder. Regardless of which personality disorder a person has, symptoms often begin during the teenage years or early adulthood, occur long-term, and typically present with...

Schizotypal Personality Disorder (STPD)

Anxiety may last anywhere from a brief moment to months or years. In contrast, anxiety attacks typically reach peak intensity within minutes and subside with management techniques or when the perceived threat passes. The duration of anxiety may depend on the underlying cause. People may wish to speak with a...

How long does anxiety typically last?

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A subtle sign of low intelligence is an inability to understand or appreciate complexity. People with low intelligence may have difficulty understanding abstract concepts or thinking outside the box. They may also be more likely to believe simplistic explanations or conspiracy theories.

12 Subtle Signs Of Low Intelligence

Symptoms of depression, such as lack of interest in activities and fatigue, may appear as laziness. However, depression is a mental health condition, whereas laziness relates to a person’s behavior. Depression is a mental disorder that causes feelings of emptiness, sadness, or displeasure for activities previously enjoyed. Other possible...

Understanding the difference between depression and laziness

With adult bullies, don't respond aggressively or passively. Be assertive. Realize that bullies may not be able to stop themselves, so you will need to act. Being assertive means it's usually OK to interrupt bullying behavior with a simple phrase or action. Talk to someone else so you don't become...

How to Be Assertive with Adult Bullies

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Cluster C personality disorders are marked by symptoms of anxiety and fear. Cluster C personality disorders include avoidant personality disorder (AVPD), dependent personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Personality disorders are mental health conditions characterized by changes in a person’s mood, behavior, and thinking patterns. Read on to...

What Are Cluster C Personality Disorders?

Health anxiety involves excessive worry about having or developing a serious illness. This psychiatric condition can affect a person’s life in various ways. Health anxiety is also known as illness anxiety disorder and, formerly, hypochondria. It involves persistent worry and anxiety about one’s health and developing a serious condition....

How health anxiety affects a person’s life

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A Poet’s Perspective on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Poet Alicia Cook courageously shares her story of mental health, substance use, and grief. DHHS reports that 1.6 million people had an opioid use disorder in...

A Poet’s Perspective on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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