For some people, experiencing mood swings is just part of daily life. While you may be managing these rapid mood changes, it's important to identify the root cause so you can improve your overall quality of life. Learn about the signs of mood swings and some common underlying causes you may be unaware of. Once you ... 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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The New Mental Health Vocab of Neuroatypical, Neurodivergent, and Neurodiverse
It's not uncommon for people who have conditions like autism or ADHD to try to mask their diagnoses or even the way they normally behave or process information. In a world that seems to have clear definitions and rules for what "normal" means, there's long been a stigma associated with many mental health conditions. ... Read More
How Toxic Positivity Can Be Damaging to Relationships
A positive attitude is associated with a lot of benefits, including better heart health, increased productivity, greater success with overcoming addiction and improved relationships. For many people, cutting down on negative self-talk and making an effort to cultivate an optimistic outlook is key to success and ... Read More
How Chronic Stress Contributes to Mental Illness
If you are reading this, I would like to first offer my congratulations. Congratulations on surviving what is considered, for many, a challenging and stressful time of year. I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Alaina. I went through the Restore (Mental Health) Program at FHE at the beginning of ... Read More
Debunking Hollywood’s Depictions of Bipolar Disorder
No one can accuse Hollywood of being overly sensitive to mental illness and bipolar disorder. Whether in movies or TV shows, Hollywood productions frequently use bipolar disorder as a plot device to spin the action forward. Too often, they achieve this result by falling back on stereotypes about the disorder, depicting ... Read More
Does Depression Treatment Work?
Depression can often feel like a permanent, incurable condition, but that's far from the truth. Depression is treatable, and there are many different depression treatments that work. Since depression as a condition presents itself differently in people, it's essential to realize that there isn't a one-size-fits-all ... Read More
5 Options to Consider for Depression Treatment
Depression can be a paralyzing mental health condition that saps your energy and enthusiasm for life. However, contrary to popular belief, the condition is not at all rare and affects more than 10% of women and 5% of men at some point in their lives. A number of depression treatment options are available to address the ... Read More
Different Types of Depression Disorders
In past years, before real research was done on the different depression types, people sometimes believed depression was simply a feeling of unhappiness or self-pity. It was common to think depression was a choice someone could make to be sad, depressed or negative. Many believed that if you only "smile though your ... Read More
