Most teenagers have days where their energy is low and they feel down or have the “blahs." These moments usually coincide with life stressors that a teenager is facing and typically are short-lived. Some teenagers, however, experience depression, which is a much...
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a severe mental health condition. If you live with bipolar disorder, it is imperative to be aware of your specific symptoms and the various treatments available. Support systems are also invaluable for...
Seeing someone you care for experience the life-altering pain of depression can be an overwhelming experience. Searching for the "right" thing to do can be equally overwhelming as you're bombarded with varying advice and information. Before anything else, it's...
Everyone experiences anger at times in their life. Most anger is situational and is frequently related to not getting our expectations met. This may occur because of a lack of communication, an unrealistic set of expectations, or an unexpected change in our...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by a traumatic experience that is so extreme that it overwhelms an individual’s natural coping mechanisms. People with PTSD often experience a number of symptoms, including fear, hypervigilance, horror, helplessness...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that is caused by a traumatic experience that is so extreme that it overwhelms an individual’s natural coping mechanisms. People with PTSD often experience a number of symptoms, including fear,...
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More than 264 mіllіоn individuals оf аll аgеѕ ѕuffеr frоm dерrеѕѕіоn globally. Whіlе there аrе еffесtіvе trеаtmеntѕ fоr mоdеrаtе and ѕеvеrе depression, scientists hаvе been іnvеѕtіgаtіng nоn-trаdіtіоnаl thеrаріеѕ аѕ a viable option fоr the раѕt decades since a...
Many people experience something called a “mental breakdown” every year. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 adults in the United States feels the symptoms associated with nervous breakdowns and mental health challenges. Although there are many misconceptions about what...
In any given year about 2.6% of the U.S. population experiences a bipolar episode. In addition, approximately 4% of the population will be diagnosed with bipolar in their lifetime. Bipolar disorder is categorized as a mood disorder marked by mood swings from extreme...
