Category Archives: Disorders

Onset of Schizophrenia: Early Signs

Early Signs Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is estimated to impact approximately 1.1% of the population in the United States. While it may not be as widespread as other mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, it’s important to know the early signs of schizophrenia. This condition requires professional treatment to manage symptoms, so early detection is critical. When Does Schizophrenia […]

What Is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

What is Schizotypal Disorder

Relationships play an important role in emotional well-being, but for a person with a schizotypal personality, forming and maintaining them can be difficult. Understanding this personality disorder is the first step toward getting help for the condition. Read on to understand more about what schizotypal personality disorder is and what causes STPD. What Is STPD? […]

Commonly Co-Occurring: Personality Disorders and Addiction

Commonly Co-occurring - Personality Disorders and Addiction

Approximately 57.8 million people , or 1 in 5 adults in the United States, struggle with mental health issues each year. An estimated 28% of those individuals have been diagnosed with a comorbid personality disorder or with two or more mental health conditions or addictions. When a link exists between addiction and mental illness, diagnosis […]

Commonly Co-Occurring: Anxiety and Addiction

Anxiety Addiction Common Together

Anxiety and addiction frequently travel together on the difficult road of mental health challenges. If you’ve found yourself struggling with overwhelming worry while also depending on substances to cope, you’re not alone. Anxiety disorders and substance use disorders commonly co-occur, creating a complex cycle that can be difficult to break without proper intervention. This guide […]

Do I Have a Social Anxiety?

Signs Of Social Anxiety

If you believe depictions of personal interaction portrayed in the media, you’d be convinced that everyone easily meets new people and has a good time. That’s not reality, however. It’s acting. While not as prevalent as other forms of anxiety mental health disorders, social anxiety disorder is relatively common. According to the National Alliance on […]

“Trauma-Informed Care” – What Is It?

Trauma Informed Care - Understanding How it Works

Experiencing trauma can profoundly impact your life in ways that extend far beyond the initial event. Whether you’ve experienced childhood adversity, witnessed violence, survived abuse or endured other traumatic experiences, the effects can manifest in your physical health, emotional well-being and daily functioning. Trauma-focused therapy represents a vital approach to healing that recognizes these far-reaching […]

ADHD’s Impact on Mental Health

How ADHD impacts mental health

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects around 15.5 million adults in the United States. This complex neurodevelopmental disorder brings a range of symptoms, from inattentiveness and disorganization to difficulty regulating emotions. The impact of ADHD on mental health is a critical topic that highlights the unique challenges individuals with ADHD face in managing their emotional well-being. […]

Trauma from Bullying and Harassment

Surviving trauma from bullying and harassment

For years, school bullying has been dismissed as “character building” or just part of the everyday growing-up experience. For victims of this type of harassment, the experience is much more than unpleasant. The trauma can last for years and alter a person’s mental health, self-esteem and ability to trust others. While the causes of bullying […]

“Money Dysmorphia” and Obsession About Finances

Money Dysmorphia - Finance Obsession

Picture this: You check your bank account balance multiple times a day, obsess over every small purchase and still feel like you’re not doing enough to secure your financial future. It’s an exhausting loop of anxiety and second-guessing, but for many people, it feels like the norm. This state of “money dysmorphia” goes beyond typical […]