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
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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The Midlife Reckoning: How Mortality Awareness Affects Mental Health
Am I Suffering from Burnout? A Burnout Questionnaire
Aging Milestones: The Mental Health Toll
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
I Feel Dead Inside… Is It a Disorder? – Understanding Depersonalization Disorder
Though the phrase may seem exaggerated, feeling "dead inside" is a real state and one many people can relate to. The experience may be difficult to imagine for those who haven't gone through it. It's also often difficult for those experiencing it to explain their feelings to others. Another term used to describe ... Read More
Revealing Statistics Re: Pornography Addiction
How common is porn addiction? And how much porn is an addiction? Pornography has a long and interesting history, having changed and evolved across centuries. Porn today enjoys a lucrative mass market. Enabled by film technologies like virtual reality, it can now appeal to sexual fantasies in ways that seem almost as ... Read More
What Is a Psychotic Break? The Triggers and Treatments Everyone Should Know About
A psychotic break can happen suddenly but with the potential to cause lifelong issues. Learn what a psychotic break is, as well as the symptoms, triggers and treatments, so you can seek help appropriately or recognize risk factors or psychotic episodes your loved ones may be experiencing. What Is a Psychotic ... Read More
Analysis Paralysis: 10 Signs You’re Overthinking It
Analysis paralysis is a common form of overthinking. While impulsive decision-making carries its own set of consequences, spending too much time contemplating your options can do more harm than good. Continue reading to learn the signs that you may be overanalyzing your daily decisions and what you can do to be more ... Read More
Acute Stress Disorder
For many people, stress is a normal part of life. Anything from a busy workday to familial obligations makes stress levels rise. While it's normal to experience occasional stress, there are times when stress overwhelms us, causing debilitating symptoms that interfere with our day-to-day lives. If you experience ... Read More
Disability for Depression – What Any Employee Can Benefit From Knowing
Is depression a disability? Ask anyone suffering a severe depression episode, in which they can't get out of bed or see themselves living even one more day, and you’re sure to see just how impactful this mental health condition can be on daily life. However, to qualify for Social Security disability, a person must meet ... Read More
