Recognized as a pathological disorder less than a century ago, germaphobia (also known as mysophobia) differs from simply being precautious because it often overlaps with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With the COVID-19 pandemic still infecting millions of people every day, it's justified to wear a ... 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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Is There a Link Between Mental Health and Violence?
Incidents of public violence can leave anyone feeling vulnerable, and it's natural to try to make sense of seemingly senseless acts. Oftentimes, news stories suggest that those who commit crimes have mental illnesses. As the narrative goes, those mental illnesses are the underlying factor in acts of violence. To ... Read More
Can’t Sleep? The Anxiety Factor
A good night's sleep can have positive benefits for your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, many people with mental illnesses such as anxiety can find it difficult to get the quality and volume of sleep they need. Everyone experiences some anxiety at times, causing some worry and fear about life stresses. An ... Read More
Anosognosia: Denial and Mental Illness
People who seem unaware that they're suffering a disabling medical condition may have anosognosia, a severe form of denial that can be physiological or psychological in nature. Originally, this term usually referred to someone who, because of damage to the parietal lobe of their brain, couldn't process that they were ... Read More
What GABA Is and How It Affects Your Mental Health
GABA ("gamma-aminobutyric acid") is a naturally occurring amino acid that operates as a chemical messenger in the brain. Chemical messengers in the brain, or "neurotransmitters," carry messages between cells in the brain. GABA is known as an "inhibitory" neurotransmitter, because it blocks certain brain signals, ... Read More
What’s the Second Biggest Risk Factor for Covid-19?
We all know by now that COVID-19 doesn't affect every population group equally, and most of us know that age is the most common risk factor. The older a person is, the more likely they are not only to catch the virus but also to suffer severe adverse effects from it. But the second-biggest risk factor isn't so ... Read More
How To Recognize the Signs of Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD was once considered rare in the United States, but in recent years, the diagnosis has become increasingly common. Today, 4.4% of American adults meet the criteria for an adult ADHD diagnosis. Understanding what an ADHD diagnosis means for an adult in the United States can help reduce the stigma surrounding ... Read More
Is Procrastination a Sign of a Mental Health Issue?
Procrastination is something that happens to everyone at some point. Whether it's letting the dishes pile up in the sink, pushing the grocery shopping to another day, or waiting until the last minute to prep for a presentation at work, it's normal to put off things we don't want to do. But when is procrastination a ... Read More
