Bipolar disorder is a disorder that presents periods of depression or mania. A study made in the prestigious journal, Biological Psychiatry, has found that changes in the brain’s structures and functions may accompany it. Small cross-sectional brain imaging studies of...
Suffering from depression is more common than most people think. These previously stigmatized feelings are incredibly relatable, especially for teenagers today. Teenagers are exposed to bad experiences that previous generations did not experience, like frequent school...
Substance abuse treatment can take on many different forms, but arguably the most important decision to make when seeking help is whether to attend treatment as an inpatient or an outpatient. Both versions of treatment feature unique offerings that can make a huge...
Suicide is the 10th most common cause of death in the United States and is one of the top three causes of death in people between the ages of 15 and 24. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 39,000 people in the US commit suicide each year and...
Bullying, unfortunately, is all too common. Bullying can occur to people of any age and can happen at school, work, at home, or in the public arena. The latest estimates are that around 20% of kids between the ages of 12 and 18 have experienced bullying and that 19%...
A Pathway to Recovery for the Alcoholic or Drug Addict Who is Avoiding Getting Help. If you have a loved one who is struggling with alcoholism or substance abuse, you know how difficult life can be. An alcoholic or drug addict can make life feel overwhelming and out...
