Sexual abuse is a violent crime that happens to both males and females. Current estimates are that over 25% of females and 10% of males experience some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime. Unfortunately, because many people are either unable to or are reluctant...
Binge eating is an eating disorder that can have a dangerous impact on both physical and mental health. Those that develop this disorder often develop it during adolescence or early adulthood. The earlier a person develops this disorder, the more severe the condition...
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 meta-analysis of more than 4,000 patients in ICU units suggests that 1/3 of people suffer from depression. Some findings suggest that mental distress in pre-ICU may increase the chances that someone has more post-ICU psychological symptoms. Depression Occurance...
Setting a new year's resolution is a great way to kick start the new year in a positive way. It has positive implications for individuals as well as society. Unfortunately, many people set these resolutions year after year with little to no results. Some reasoning for...
Since the pandemic, people have found nature to be the best solution for decreasing stress levels. Spending too much time indoors can make us forget about how beautiful it is outside and about the many things worth loving about life. Research on Nature and Decreased...
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration—but for many, it also comes with a fair amount of stress and anxiety. In fact, over 40% of people report feeling some amount of stress during this season. On top of this, 64% of people with mental illnesses state that...
If you are a college student or the parent of a college student who is struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, New Dimensions can help. New Dimensions provides Intensive Outpatient Treatment for college students who are struggling with depression,...
Although depression is a commonly used term, it is also misunderstood as just being sad, distressed, or feeling alone. Depression is far more than simple sadness. You may feel sad or have a low mood now and then, but depression is severe and persistent. Depression...
