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 […]
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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 […]
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Mental health issues affect a significant portion of the population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health , 59.3 million people in the United States were living with a mental illness in 2022, equating to around 23.1% of the adult population. Many of those individuals turn to self-medication as a way of coping with […]
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As a parent, you want to do the best you can for your children. However, no one’s perfect, and parenting takes learning and effort. One of the biggest challenges a mother or father can face is parenting with mental illness. You want to do everything in your power to ensure your mental health condition doesn’t […]
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In November 2022, the world changed when ChatGPT was released. Everyone suddenly had a quick, convenient way to get answers to any questions they had in a way that had never been seen before. One immediately popular way to use ChatGPT was for medical assistance, including in the mental health space. But is a mental […]
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Watch any realistic morning routine video from a celebrity, influencer or vlogger and you’ll see one thing most people have in common: They wake up and immediately look at their phones. Morning routines may be different, but that one action is consistent. But this isn’t the healthiest way to start the day. Keep reading to […]
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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 […]
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Have you ever spent hours scrolling through streaming options only to give up without watching anything? Perhaps you’ve abandoned a shopping cart because you weren’t quite sure if there might be a better deal elsewhere. These seemingly minor moments of indecision are symptoms of decision paralysis, a modern psychological phenomenon often called FOBO or the […]
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Celebrity mental health is always a headline-grabbing topic. Often, celebrities seem like picture-perfect humans who can’t get anything wrong, so it’s shocking when they start to spiral out of control or discuss their struggles. Ed Sheeran is one celebrity who hasn’t held back in making comments about his mental health, his addiction struggles and how […]
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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 […]