Roughly 0.6% of the population in the United States, or 1.4 million people, suffer from kleptomania. Despite this, many are unaware of what this affliction entails and how to manage and treat the symptoms. Having an understanding of the condition and how it alters decision-making is vital to seek help for yourself ... 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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Closure: What It Means for Mental Health
Life's journey is filled with highs and lows. At times, bad endings to events or relationships may push you toward seeking closure. Whether it's the end of a close friendship, the termination of a romantic relationship or the loss of a loved one, finding closure, in some cases, is a step toward healing. This article ... Read More
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Mental Health
It's no secret that sleep plays an important role in maintaining good health. If you've ever spent one of those dreaded nights tossing and turning, you're probably familiar with the grogginess and irritability a lack of sleep can cause the next day. However, sleep deprivation can also impact your mental health, causing ... Read More
Toxic Productivity: What It Looks Like
In many industries, people take pride in working long hours or completing huge amounts of work in a short time span. This practice isn't sustainable and leads to productivity anxiety, burnout and stress. If you're measuring your self-worth by how much time you're putting in at the office, you could have fallen victim ... Read More
Mental Health Support for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
While much of the media portrays American society as a population of able-bodied, fit, and confident individuals, statistics show that 61 Million (or one in four adults) living in the United States have disabilities of some type. Furthermore, disabled adults report frequent mental distress five times as often as ... Read More
Signs of PTSD in Women and Why They’re More Common
Updated April 9, 2025 Post-traumatic stress disorder, more commonly known as PTSD, impacts an estimated 6.8 percent of American adults over the course of their lifetime, with a notable prevalence of PTSD in women. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately "3.6 percent of U.S. adults had ... Read More
How to Know if I’m in Denial About Depression
"I feel so depressed!" It's a claim we've all made at some point in our lives. But what does "feeling depressed" actually mean? We often confuse feeling sad with feeling depressed. Sadness is a temporary, normal reaction to unexpected and unpleasant events. Examples of events that typically make almost anybody sad ... Read More
Mental Health Licensing: A Handy Glossary of Credentials
How can you tell whether a therapist is suitably qualified to help you with your mental health struggles? A counseling abbreviations list can help you make sense of the letters you sometimes see after a therapist's name. This understanding can help you decide whether the therapist is the right person to help you with ... Read More
