Hypomania and mania are terms that describe periods of unusually high energy, mood, and thinking. While everyone has emotional highs and lows, what distinguishes manic episodes from normal emotions is that they last for several days. They are a departure from normal behavior and are such that other people notice the difference. If you experience […]
Category Archives: Disorders
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Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that causes psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, rapid mood changes and irregular thought, speech and behavior patterns. If you’re among the 1% of Americans with schizophrenia, you know how badly the condition can disrupt your personal relationships and social life. Schizophrenia is closely associated with several other physical […]
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When mental health conditions were less well understood than they are today, people might label depressed individuals as “lazy.” Laziness and depression can be two separate things, but people can also experience laziness from depression. Someone who’s depressed may struggle to find the motivation to do anything. Let’s explore how laziness and depression connect. Differentiating […]
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Dating someone with bipolar disorder, formerly manic depression, can feel overwhelming. This guide shares strategies to help both partners stay connected. Dating someone with bipolar disorder means your relationship has an extra layer other people might not understand. Some days can feel impossible. Other days remind you exactly why you fell for this person in […]
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A child with the condition may be disruptive in the classroom and rack up detentions and suspensions for not following rules. At home, they may question their parents and blame siblings for their misbehavior. When punished, they might try to seek revenge. If this sounds familiar, knowing more about the disorder can help you determine […]
Disorders, PTSD & Trauma, Therapies and Treatment
Post-Traumatic Stress in First Responders: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
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When you put on your uniform every day, you’re making a commitment to protect and serve your community. You witness scenes most people never encounter and face dangers that would traumatize the average civilian. Yet despite the heroic nature of your work, trauma in first responders remains largely a hidden struggle. More than 80% of […]
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Have someone in your life with a new PTSD diagnosis? Discover what proper PTSD family support looks like and the effects of PTSD on family members. Some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a shocking, frightening or traumatic event. The condition can cause distressing symptoms, such as flashbacks, nightmares and intrusive thoughts. Approximately 6% […]
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Tyler, the Creator, a famous American rapper and songwriter, isn’t the type of person to hold back on any topic. His rap lyrics often imply a wild life of drugs, partying and mental health struggles. But comments in recent interviews seem to contradict some of this entirely. So, is Tyler, the Creator bipolar? Is he […]
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Neurorehabilitation is a technique used to help people with mental health conditions retrain their brains to cope with these challenges. Neurological rehabilitation is a safe and noninvasive treatment used to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance addiction. The term neurorehabilitation encompasses a range of techniques used by therapists, including brain mapping, […]
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With 36% of young adults suffering from anxiety in 2022, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is increasingly common. Despite this, you might still feel like you have to conquer your anxiety alone. Inpatient depression treatment could seem a little intimidating, but for many people, 24-7 care is the key to getting their lives back on track. […]