Rainn Wilson's career in entertainment spans decades, but he's undoubtedly best known for his portrayal of Dwight Schrute on the hit comedy series "The Office." Through the years, he's appeared in numerous films and television shows and earned many accolades, including three consecutive Emmy awards. One thing you may ... 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
Rainn Wilson: The Depression You Didn’t See on “The Office”
Can You Be Addicted to Stress?
The dangers of chronic stress are widely stated, with researchers tying stress to everything from poor nutrition and sleep habits to heart disease and high blood pressure. Many people take steps to reduce stressors in their lives, including cutting down on their work hours, rethinking some of their interpersonal ... Read More
How Acne Can Affect Mental Health
Chances are, you've had acne at some point in your life. Every year, approximately 50 million Americans develop some type of acne, whether it's pimples, blackheads or another type of blemish. Although acne can affect anyone, it most commonly occurs during adolescence. And for many young adults, it's more than just a ... Read More
Work-from-Home Burnout: Its Causes and How to Address It
See our research survey on Working From Home and Mental Health Working from home offers numerous benefits. It eliminates lengthy commutes and provides scheduling flexibility for making appointments. Remote work has seemingly made it easier to develop a healthy work-life balance. However, many remote employees ... Read More
What Are Invisible Disabilities and Their Tie to Mental Health?
When thinking about disabilities, a vision impairment or a missing limb often comes to mind first. Many, however, are not obvious to others. Called invisible disabilities, these include conditions like chronic pain, cognitive impairments, autism, brain injuries, chronic fatigue, depression, and anxiety, though the list ... Read More
What Is a “Suicide Cluster”?
In Palo Alto, California, six teenagers committed suicide from 2009 to 2010. This was followed by another four suicides in 2014 and 2015. Almost all of these suicides were on a stretch of train tracks in the city. In 2016 and 2017, four people (three from the same fraternity and a friend to them all) committed suicide ... Read More
Is Anxiety a Disability? What Protections Are There?
Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive, disruptive and uncontrollable worry and fear over day-to-day situations. Affecting nearly a fifth of the population, these disorders represent the most common mental illnesses in the United States, with about 23 percent of females and 14 percent of males meeting the ... Read More
What Is Separation Anxiety – and Who Can Experience It?
Stop negative thoughts with these five CBT techniques. Learn how to recognize cognitive distortions and develop more positive ways of thinking. Positive thinking makes it easier to stay focused, sleep better, cope with stress and stay away from drugs and alcohol. With some practice and a few CBT techniques, you can ... Read More
