Pets are part of the family. They’re there for you when you’re going through a rough time and do wonders for your mental health. Maybe you’ve been considering having a support animal to help you with a mental illness or disability but aren’t sure what steps to take. Do you need an emotional support, therapy […]
Monthly Archives: October 2022
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It can be challenging to know when to walk away from someone with mental illness. On the one hand, you may feel obligated to help and support them, but on the other hand, you can’t be expected to put your own mental health at risk. The struggle of having a relationship with someone with a […]
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Movies rarely portray mental illnesses well. If they aren’t making fun of people with mental conditions, they mix up the symptoms purely for dramatic flare or as a plot device. More often than not, movies with characters with schizophrenia fall into the latter category, focusing more on sensationalizing the condition rather than showing the nuanced […]
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Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a recognized mental health condition involving a persistent pattern of excessive emotional expression and attention-seeking behavior. “Attention-seeking personality disorder” is an informal search term, not a diagnosis. Many people occasionally seek reassurance, enjoy attention or express strong emotions. HPD is different because the pattern appears across situations, begins by early […]