If you've ever brushed your hair and had to do quite a bit of cleanup afterward or been shocked at how much hair is in the drain after wash day, you probably already know how it feels to deal with hair loss. Hair loss, formally known as alopecia, can happen for a variety of reasons, including age, hormonal imbalances, ... 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 Effects of Hair Loss on Self-Esteem and Mental Health
How First Responder Unions Support Mental Health
There has been substantial progress in how the medical community and people in general view mental health issues. Even so, stigma and fear of stigmatization continue to be barriers. Collectively, of course, we now know that one in five people will suffer clinical depression at some point during their lives—and the ... Read More
Help for Phone Separation Anxiety and Fear of Being Offline
It happens to everyone and it can be a source of deep anxiety—they reach for their cell phone and discover their pocket is empty. If you feel lost and anxious without your cell phone, you are definitely not alone. A recent study found the widespread and almost obsessive reliance on cell phones among teens and young ... Read More
How a Parent’s PTSD Affects Children and the Family
Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relive a traumatic event long after the experience is over, finding it difficult to stop thinking about it and becoming consumed with fear that the trauma will happen again. As the cliché goes, a person with PTSD is "waiting for the shoe to drop" or expecting the ... Read More
How First Responders Train to Intervene in Mental Health Crises
Crisis intervention training for first responders is essential to enable them to serve the public and to maintain their own personal mental health. First responders and police officers are expected to handle each situation they encounter on the job with professionalism and diligence. While they receive extensive ... Read More
Why Are So Many Comedians Depressed or Have Mental Illness?
Many people who earn a living making us laugh also struggle with depression. Or, so it seems. That begs the questison: Is there a connection between comedians and mental illness, or, does the visibility of these public figures only make it seem like there is? We'll explore this question in greater depth, as well as ... Read More
When to Leave Someone with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects around 1.8% of the general population. Being in a relationship with a partner who has BPD can pose many challenges. A person with BPD may experience significant mood changes that affect their thoughts, emotions and behaviors. While the condition can vary and treatment can ... Read More
5 Mental Health Benefits of Laughter
Laughter is good for you–and that's no joke! Most of us have heard the saying that "laughter is the best medicine," but not everyone is aware that scientific evidence supports that theory. According to research, laughter is good for both the mind and body. If you've ever experienced a long, deep belly laugh, you likely ... Read More
