Everybody dreams of the day they can stop working, receive a Social Security check every month, and enjoy the freedom to do what they want to do when they want to. Still, while some seniors slide easily into retirement life, others find it difficult to adjust to so much time on their hands. This may be especially true ... 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.
Featured in Behavioral and Mental Health
The Midlife Reckoning: How Mortality Awareness Affects Mental Health
Am I Suffering from Burnout? A Burnout Questionnaire
The Mental Health Impact of Retiring
Hate Your Job? Mental Health Factors to Consider
Recently, there's been a lot of discussion about workers' rights, what you should expect from a job, how your employer should treat you, and how hating your job affects your mental health. As hard as it might be to believe, some studies even show that having a "bad" job—meaning a job you hate—can be worse for your ... Read More
The Mental Health Effects of Menopause
Women approaching middle age may notice the symptoms of menopause that their mothers, grandmothers, and female friends of the same age frequently talk about. Many of these discussions include mention of increased anxiety, stress, fears of getting older, losing sexual attractiveness and interest, infertility, and how to ... Read More
How to Cope with the Mental Stress of a Layoff
Budget cuts and restructuring are a normal part of business, regardless of the industry. Even in a strong economy, skilled workers may find their jobs on the chopping block. Layoffs bring a wave of emotions, from feelings of betrayal, sadness, and disappointment, not to mention the panic someone experiences when they ... Read More
Anxiety and Addiction: Coping with Comorbidity
When someone dealing with an anxiety disorder feels overwhelmed by it, they often turn to the substance that has either been prescribed or shown recreationally to them as a way to cope with their illness. This often times leads to comorbidity. If someone is diagnosed with a mental disorder, they can develop a substance ... Read More
Can You Go to Rehab for Depression?
For some people, inpatient treatment for depression would only be a last resort. Many movies and TV shows feature terrifying scenes of mentally ill patients stuffed into straitjackets and locked away for years. These dramatic scenes make for great entertainment, but they're not a realistic portrayal of mental health ... Read More
A Stimulating Tour of Hollywood Depictions of ADHD
When it comes to conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, representation in the media matters. Seeing mental conditions portrayed on television can go a long way in confronting stigmas, making intimidating diagnoses a little less scary, and empowering people to seek professional ... Read More
Should You Be in a Relationship if You Have Mental Health Issues?
Romantic relationships can be a lot—especially early on. Even when things are going well, both people have to figure out how to talk things through, make compromises and deal with disagreements without turning every little thing into a disaster. And if someone’s also managing a mental health condition, adding a new ... Read More
