The National Center for Biotechnology Information reports that between 0.6% and 1.9% of people in the United States have schizophrenia . This complex mental health condition is characterized by disordered thought patterns, hallucinations, delusions and other symptoms impacting a person’s ability to function. Treatment centers for schizophrenia can assist people who have this diagnosis. Unfortunately, […]
Monthly Archives: December 2022
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Growing up in a safe and stable home is important for a child’s development. When a parent is living with an untreated mental illness, that stability can be hard to come by. A child may experience confusion, sadness or anger because they don’t understand what’s happening, and the effects can follow them well into adulthood. […]
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Many prescription medications are abused. For example, a person may find that a medication like Zoloft no longer works for their depression, anxiety or related issues, so they decide to take more than their doctor prescribed. Generally, increased doses are meant to achieve the original medication effects after someone has increased their tolerance. Unfortunately, this […]