Veterans in the United States face unique mental health issues that can sometimes be severe. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 1.7 million veterans receive treatment for mental health disorders each year. Why do veterans isolate themselves from the care they need? Many veterans suffer ... 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 Consequences for Pets of Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
“Silent Warriors”: The Mental Health Struggles of Veterans
Common Medications for Personality Disorders
Personality disorders cause lasting changes in an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, making it difficult to relate to other people. The symptoms of a personality disorder can impact a person's ability to maintain employment, participate in social activities, or have successful long-term ... Read More
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Feelings of Remorse?
Narcissism refers to a personality style that involves being self-centered and prioritizing one's needs, often at the expense of others. Someone with narcissistic traits may lack empathy and compassion, making them difficult to be around. But do narcissists ever feel bad about their behavior toward others? It ... Read More
How Does a Porn Addiction Begin?
Porn addiction is an issue many grapple with, yet few are willing to discuss openly. According to a report by the Institute of Family Studies, around 58% of Americans have watched pornography at some point, with men making up the majority. But the pressing question for many is, "Do I have a porn addiction?" When does ... Read More
What Therapy Is Best for Managing Work Stress?
People with full-time jobs spend, on average, 40 hours per week at their workplace, not counting the commute time or work they might bring home. According to Gettysburg College, this roughly translates to approximately 90,000 hours during the average person's lifetime. In other words, that’s about one-third of their ... Read More
When Is It Time to Leave Someone with Mental Illness?
Maintaining a relationship with someone who has a mental illness requires a great deal of patience, understanding and a willingness to recognize that at times there may be more "give" than "take." Making the decision to leave someone with a mental illness is difficult and is likely to be accompanied by feelings of ... Read More
The Mental Health Impact of a Natural Disaster
When Hurricane Helene made landfall in September 2024, no one could have predicted that it would become the deadliest hurricane to make landfall since Katrina. The category 4 storm laid waste to whole communities along its 500-mile path, from Florida through other parts of the Southeast. Meanwhile, as the death count ... Read More
Emotional Lability: What It Is
Emotions are a normal part of human life. Chances are, you've experienced extreme happiness, profound sadness and intense irritability — possibly all within the same week. While there's nothing wrong with having an expressive range of emotions, frequent emotional changes can indicate a mood disorder. It's estimated ... Read More
