Category Archives: Disorders

For years, school bullying has been dismissed as “character building” or just part of the everyday growing-up experience. For victims of this type of harassment, the experience is much more than unpleasant. The trauma can last for years and alter a person’s mental health, self-esteem and ability to trust others. While the causes of bullying […]

Picture this: You check your bank account balance multiple times a day, obsess over every small purchase and still feel like you’re not doing enough to secure your financial future. It’s an exhausting loop of anxiety and second-guessing, but for many people, it feels like the norm. This state of “money dysmorphia” goes beyond typical […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a complex mental health condition that can profoundly impact a person’s daily life. In the United States, roughly 6% of the population will suffer from the effects of PTSD at some point in their lives. While every person’s experience with PTSD is unique, the triggers that can spark intense emotional and […]

Stress and anxiety are prevalent issues today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 12.5% of people over the age of 18 report regularly feeling nervous, worried or anxious. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notes that around 83% of workers in the United States report work-related stress, with more […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]