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Mental Breakdown
Understanding Self-Harm
The act of harming oneself is a concerning behavior that is often challenging to comprehend for those who have never experienced the impulse to do it themselves. Contrary to what some believe, self-harm is not merely attention-seeking or a phase that someone will...
Understanding Employee Assistance Programs and Maximizing Their Benefits
The corporate world is known for causing burnout and stress for many of its employees. This stereotype, while applicable to some, is further exacerbated by a perceived lack of support from employers. Unbeknownst to many, quite a few companies offer resources designed...
Recent Advancements in Psychological Testing Services Offered by New Dimensions
Psychological testing can be an important tool in understanding human behavior, cognition, and emotions. Psychological testing is a comprehensive process that includes the administration and interpretation of various psychological tests to assess aspects of a person's...
What is a Mental Breakdown?
A Mental Breakdown is a common way of describing an episode where a person has difficulty functioning mentally and/or emotionally. This “mental breakdown” is often a combination of severe depression and anxiety. Some of the common symptoms are: Hopelessness...
Am I Depressed?
Take the brief Depression Test below to help determine if you have symptoms of depression: Do you have thoughts of suicide? Do you ever wish that you wouldn’t wake up? Do you have a down mood that doesn’t seem to go away? Have you lost interest in activities that you...
Nervous Breakdown Treatment
Daily life is jampacked with persistent stimulation and enormous stress. It can feel as if life's demands are coming at us constantly while providing little to no relief. These stressors can deliver immense feelings of worry, hopelessness, panic, and paranoia. When...
How to Get Help for a Mental Breakdown
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. Although there are many misconceptions about what exactly a mental breakdown is, it’s...