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Recovery is multi-faceted and complex, requiring understanding to navigate challenges and setbacks together. Finding common ground is crucial in the journey for fostering trust and nurturing a supportive environment. When individuals with serious mental illness control their journey, they often achieve better outcomes. This year I am celebrating six years...

Loving Someone With Serious Mental Illness

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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

There is a strong correlation between depression and impaired sense of smell. It is unclear whether loss of smell triggers depression or vice versa, or if the relationship is reciprocal. Despite unclear causality, these findings do suggest new ways to diagnose and treat depression. When mental health professionals look for...

A Surprising Early Warning Sign of Depression

People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) have high rates of co-occurring mental health conditions. Symptoms of mental health conditions and excessive alcohol use may contribute to each other bidirectionally. Mental health conditions associated with AUD include mood and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia. However, people who experience...

What is the link between alcohol use disorder and mental health conditions?

OCD is often misdiagnosed as generalized anxiety, leading to less effective interventions. PTSD can ignite anxiety symptoms associated with hypervigilance. A variety of physical health conditions can cause symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety is likely the most common difficulty reported by clients I meet. Whether it is anxiety due to life...

4 Things That Masquerade as Anxiety

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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

More than 30% of adults in the United States experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Finding the right treatment can significantly diminish the effects of anxiety on a person’s daily life. However, the right treatment isn't the same for everyone. A healthcare provider can help...

Vistaril (Hydroxyzine) vs. Xanax (Alprazolam) for Anxiety

Panic and anxiety attacks can disrupt the daily function of life but typically differ in severity and cause. Studies show that females are more likely than males to have both panic attacks and anxiety. There are real-time practices for working through anxiety and panic attacks. I was 8 years old...

Is It a Panic Attack or Anxiety?

Post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS) refers to symptoms that occur in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to symptoms that occur at least 1 month later. Another name for PTSS is acute stress disorder, which can be a precursor to PTSD, but not always. who...

PTSS vs. PTSD: What are the differences?

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)

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

The brain is an amazing organ. The longer I live with multiple sclerosis (MS), and the more I study the disease, its effects, and our brains’ responses to the disease, the more amazed I am by it. The brain, however, is not the mind. And while the brain plays...

Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health

Alcoholic insanity is an outdated term to describe alcohol-related psychosis, a rare condition in which alcohol use disorder, acute alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal can cause symptoms of psychosis. Current research recognizes alcohol-related hallucinations, delusions, and delirium tremens, which are severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, as symptoms of alcohol-related psychosis. Healthcare...

What to know about alcoholic insanity

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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

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Scientists have identified six biotypes of depression and anxiety. Each biotype appears to respond differently to medication and talking therapies.

Researchers Identified 6 'Biotypes' Of Depression

Panic disorder is a condition that touches the lives of many, sparking intense, unexpected feelings of fear and physical symptoms that can seem overwhelming. But what exactly is behind this condition? In this blog post, we'll unravel 18 essential facts about panic disorder, offering insights into its causes, symptoms, and treatments. From understanding how panic attacks can strike without warning to recognizing the broader impact on daily life, we aim to shed light on this complex disorder. Our goal is to provide valuable information for those affected, their loved ones, and anyone interested in learning more about mental health. By demystifying panic disorder, we hope to foster empathy and support for those navigating its challenges.

18 Facts About Facts About Panic Disorder

Learn how and when parents should set limits with devices. Caring adults can foster a face-to-face community for their kids. Adults must recognize the need for appropriate risk-taking in children. Parents can help their children seize opportunities. Part 2 in a series. Read part 1. It’s funny how many unhealthy...

6 Crippling Realities We Must Address in Today's Kids

Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While professional treatment is crucial for managing depression, lifestyle changes can also play a significant role in reducing symptoms and improving overall well-being. This article will explore 11 evidence-based lifestyle changes that can help you manage depression, backed by scientific studies and reputable sources.

11 Tiny Things To Stop Doing If You’re Trying To Manage Depression

If your mental health has seemed a little out of sorts for some time now, there’s a chance you’ve already spoken to a healthcare provider and been offered the common antidepressant sertraline. Whether you have been prescribed this antidepressant medication or are just curious, you might have some questions.

Sertraline for Depression & Anxiety: Breaking Down the Side Effects

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Living alone can pose many challenges for us seniors, affecting our physical health, mental well-being, and our safety. However, some of us may prefer the quiet and restfulness. I've tried to list some pros and cons below.

Seniors Living Alone: Pros & Cons for Health, Safety, and Well-being

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Challenges of Life, Mental Illness, or Both? Therapy Considerations

Health insurance often requires a diagnosis of a mental health condition for therapy coverage. It can be difficult to determine what is related to a condition...

Challenges of Life, Mental Illness, or Both? Therapy Considerations

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