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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder is an illness that affects a person’s moods, energy, activity levels, concentration, and ability to do the day-to-day tasks that need to be done. However, not all bipolar Disorder is the same. There are different types of bipolar. Types of bipolar There are three different levels or types of Bipolar Disorder. They include:

How to Enhance Your Anxiety Treatment

If you suffer from any anxiety disorders, you can enhance your treatment plan to help provide the best results possible. These holistic tips will NOT replace your treatment, but they can improve your results with your treatment. Holistic tips for anxiety Here are some holistic tips to help enhance your anxiety treatment. Nutrition. Eating

How Does the Holidays Effect Mental Health

The holidays can be a challenging time for those who have a mental illness. The holidays can be filled with stress. The past two years have already been highly stressful with the Covid19 pandemic. The pressure and stress can leave those who suffer from anxiety, depression, and other mental health illnesses feeling overwhelmed. Knowing that

Behavioral Issues or Behavior Disorders

Behavioral disorders or issues are generally seen in children. Some may think of these children as problem children. However, their behavioral problems are rooted in a situation that the child is experiencing. All children have some disruptive or behavioral issues, but actual behavioral disorders or issues are more severe and last longer. Behavioral disorders can

Co-occurring Disorder

A co-occurring disorder, formerly known as a dual diagnosis, is when a patient has two different health issues occurring at the same time. It is often thought to be a mental illness and substance abuse disorder, but it can also refer to other combinations of conditions. One could experience a mental health illness and personality

Failure to Launch or Peter Pan Syndrome

Failure to launch or Peter Pan Syndrome has become a growing occurrence of early adults who are not growing up and transitioning into adulthood. More and more, younger adults are living at home with their parents today than ever before. They are not taking on responsibilities of an adult such as homeownership, renting a place

Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder What You Need to Know

You may think you know about OCD from what you watch on television, but you may be surprised at what you do not know. For instance, OCD is a broad umbrella; there are several subsets under that umbrella. Regardless of the subgroup, all OCD is treated the same way: exposure and response prevention therapy. A few common

Healthy Ways of Coping with PTSD to Avoid Relapse

Most of us have heard of PTSD. Many soldiers returning from war have some level of PTSD, but it is not just soldiers. Victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and others also suffer from PTSD. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can lead to substance abuse and addiction. Those who have begun their recovery journey must learn healthy

Co-occurring Mood Disorders And Addiction What You Need To Know

Mood disorders can be overwhelming to the person with the mood disorder and to their family members. Due to the stigma that mental health has and has had, the person with the mood disorder may try self-medicating instead of seeing their doctor for a prescription that will help. This behavior of self-medicating can lead to

Dual Diagnosis: Psychiatric Medication Abuse and Addiction

Addiction and mental illness are frequently found together, causing a dual diagnosis. The problem with mental illness medications is that they are also being abused, creating an addiction to them and other drugs. Mental illness and drug abuse Mental illness often leads to self-medication with things like alcohol, antidepressants, and other medications. Some of the