Individuals have turned to horoscopes for centuries to make predictions about future events and make sense of current ones. Approximately 70 million Americans check their horoscopes daily. Although there's no scientific basis that the stars and planets can influence lives, astrology can serve as a valuable tool for ... Read More
Behavioral & Mental Health
Approximately 18.5% of adults in the U.S. have experienced mental illness. These disorders include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder among others. This learning center explores the reality of mental health and the treatment needed. The stigma surrounding this issue prevents people from reaching out for quality help when a better life is possible. Our mental health licensed professionals treat patients with a variety of conditions and inform our topics found in this section.
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Am I Suffering from Burnout? A Burnout Questionnaire
When Stress Becomes Depression: The Warning Signs Most People Miss
What’s Your Sign? The Horoscope on Stress and Anxiety
Frazzled? Holistic Approaches to Stress Relief
Stress is becoming the new normal in the lives of people in the United States, with 49% of adults experiencing stress frequently. Elevated stress levels can be harmful to your mental and physical health. Seeking help and guidance is wise if you're ready to discover your options and the benefits of holistic stress ... Read More
What the Enneagram Says About Mental Health
Your personality has a big impact on how you see the world, so it has the potential to affect your mental health. Although personality assessments aren't used to diagnose mental health conditions, they can help you choose the right self-care measures. Find out what to do if you have Enneagram 9 depression or other ... Read More
Suicide Rates by State: A Look at Trends
Suicide can affect males and females of all ages. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 14 and 20 to 34 was suicide in 2021. Between 2000 and 2021, suicide rates increased by an alarming 36%. This article provides an overview of ... Read More
Prolonged Trauma and C-PTSD: What You Need to Know
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or “complex PTSD” or “C-PTSD,” is a response to distressing events that occur either repeatedly or over a prolonged period. This “prolonged trauma” can significantly affect a person’s health, relationships, and quality of life. Greater awareness of prolonged trauma and C-PTSD ... Read More
What Is a LMHC and How Do You Find A Good One?
There are many kinds of mental health experts waiting to help the 20% of Americans living with mental illness. Among them are Licensed Mental Health Counselors or LMHCs. If you're looking for mental health treatment or considering working in mental health, having an understanding of LMHC's meaning can help you ... Read More
Aging Milestones: The Mental Health Toll
If growing old is not for the faint of heart, as the proverbial wisdom goes, one reason is the mental health toll of aging. This can manifest as part of the natural aging process, often as the result of key events or “milestones” that signify the approach of old age. What are these aging milestones, their effects on ... Read More
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety: What to Know
Anxiety is a normal feeling that everyone experiences at one point or another. It often involves worries about an event that's about to happen or a potential scenario that could happen in the future. Often, these anxious feelings subside quickly. Sometimes, though, anxiety may linger and seem like more of a ... Read More
