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
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
The Mental Health Effects of Menopause
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
How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder
Roughly 9% of people in the United States will develop an eating disorder at some point in their lives, and every 52 minutes, someone in the country dies as a direct result of eating disorders. Fortunately, the risk of serious health complications declines with treatment. Knowing how to help someone with an eating ... Read More
Helping a Loved One With Anxiety: What to Say & Do
Anxiety is among the most common mental illnesses. According to a 2024 National Health Statistics report, 18.2% of U.S. adults live with an anxiety disorder, and a 2024 study found roughly 16.1% of adolescents are affected. Despite the fact that anxiety is highly treatable, only about a third of people ever receive ... Read More
