Manic depression, now more commonly referred to as bipolar disorder, is a common mental health condition marked by extreme shifts in mood, energy and activity levels. According to Johns Hopkins, approximately 9.5% of American adults live with some form of depressive illness, including bipolar disorder. While the term “manic depression” is sometimes used casually to […]
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Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people each year. The CDC reports that 12.5% of American adults experience an anxiety or depression disorder in any given year. When symptoms of anxiety become overwhelming, they can disrupt daily life, relationships and overall well-being. In severe cases, inpatient therapy for […]
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Approximately 4% of the global population struggles with an anxiety disorder, but the prevalence in the United States is much higher. Here, almost 20% of adults have been diagnosed with anxiety disorders, and many more struggle with overwhelming and debilitating feelings of worry and fear. If someone you love is struggling and you’re not sure […]
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Learn about depressive episodes, what they are and how long they last. Discover how Restore Mental Health can help you recover from depression and anxiety. Depression is a mental disorder that affects people from all walks of life. A 2023 Gallup Poll found 29% of American adults have been affected by depression at some point […]
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Feeling fear is a normal part of life. It’s your body’s way of reacting when something happens that makes you feel scared or uneasy. The fear response primes your body’s systems to fight, flee or freeze. But what happens when there’s no current danger? When feelings of fear and dread aren’t related to a specific […]
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You’re going about your day when suddenly you feel hot and nauseous, your heart rate increases and it seems hard to breathe. Various negative scenarios may begin playing in your head, such as you or a loved one dying, someone being injured in a car accident or a tree falling on your house while you’re […]
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Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions worldwide, but it doesn’t affect all individuals in the same way. Women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience depression, according to a 2023 report from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Women’s depression can be especially pernicious, and not just because […]
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Cults are an interesting phenomenon in the way humans work. These groups tend to be insular, with active resistance to outside influences and other potentially very toxic behavior. The way cult members think has been the subject of study for decades, such as the work of D.M. Slade, et al., who estimate that roughly one-third […]
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‘Throning’ is a fairly new term for an old social dynamic. Find out more about throning and its impact on mental health below. What Is ‘Throning’ in Social Dynamics? Throning refers to the act of engaging in a relationship with someone with the primary goal of boosting your own standing. For example, throning in dating […]
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Depression is one of the most widespread mental conditions in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 5% of the global population suffers from depression. Statistically, it’s known that more women than men suffer from depression, but that doesn’t mean men aren’t significantly impacted. In fact, male depression symptoms and how men react […]