If you’ve been stressing about money, you’re not alone. Research reveals the average American has over $59,000 in debt, including credit card debt, vehicle loans, student loans and mortgages. Most Americans worry about money at some point in their lives, but if the effects of debt are causing constant anxiety, depression or other mental health […]
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Early in 1980, a woman named Carole Ann Boone took advantage of an obscure Florida law to marry the man she loved in court by making a public declaration on the record. He accepted, and the two had a daughter in 1982. The man Boone married was recently convicted serial killer Ted Bundy, who had […]
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Coffee is the most popular drink in the world — more than 2 billion cups are consumed every day across the globe. The drink is made by drying and roasting the beans of various coffee species, then grinding them up and straining hot water through them. Coffee contains the oils and alkaloids that were present […]
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Paranoid personality disorder or PPD affects 2.3% to 4.4% of the U.S. population. For those dealing with the condition, symptoms can interfere with relationships, work and other aspects of life. Fortunately, treatment can make a difference. Read on to learn more about PPD and how to help paranoid personality disorder. What Are Personality Disorders? Personality […]
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We’ve all heard the term narcissist and tend to throw it around loosely. Someone behaves selfishly once and we may quickly label them a narcissist. But a collapsed narcissist is a lot more complicated than many people realize. Let’s take a look at what narcissistic personality disorder is, how it presents itself, its prevalence and […]
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Modern society romanticizes “everlasting love” and frowns upon divorce. Couples recite “till death do us part” in their wedding vows, thinking splitting up is a sign of failure. Even unmarried couples dream of staying together forever. Leaving someone with mental illness sounds unthinkable at the start, but after a few years together, some realize they […]
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Maintaining healthy relationships with others requires a lot of effort, but this can be challenging when you’re struggling with mental health issues. Dating can already stir unpleasant emotions and comes with the risk of getting hurt or being disappointed. Anxiety in romantic relationships can cause even more stress and fear that impacts both partners and […]
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Bupropion, or Wellbutrin, is an antidepressant that treats various conditions. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Wellbutrin to treat major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder and nicotine addiction. Some doctors may also prescribe it to ease symptoms of bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. If you’re taking this medication for […]
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Simone Biles is one of the few people who are probably more recognizable upside down. Always tumbling through the air, Simone has dominated the sport of gymnastics and made a name for herself as one of the most accomplished athletes in recent history. Beyond her achievements on the gymnastics floor, Simone Biles’ mental health advocacy […]
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Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant known by the brand name Lexapro. Because of Lexapro’s safety and effectiveness in relieving symptoms and elevating a patient’s mood, it’s one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for treating depression and anxiety. Doctors often prescribe escitalopram as the first line of treatment for patients newly […]