Self-deprecation is the ability to find humor in your own shortcomings. An example of self-deprecation would be an overweight person joking they exercise, by claiming they "walk four miles every day: one mile to McDonalds, another mile to Friendly's and two miles home." Another example would be someone joking about ... 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.
How Self-Esteem Can Affect Mental Health
Rate Your Open-Mindedness About Mental Health With This 5-Minute Quiz
Mental illness has long held a stigma. Far too many people believe that mental illness isn't as legitimate or real as physical illness, even though science has proved time and time again that this isn't the case. Over the last decade, the medical community, celebrities and even music, movies and TV shows have made an ... Read More
How Circadian and Other Rhythms Impact Mental Health
Most people are familiar with the feeling: For one reason or another, you don't get enough sleep and for the rest of the day (or longer), you just feel off. A disruption in your body's natural rhythm is more than just a lack of sleep, but it can feel similar. It keeps you from getting the rest you need, and research ... Read More
Mental Health Diagnoses That Can Pose Risks of Suicide
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that 129 people commit suicide every day on average, and suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. While suicidal thoughts can come from a variety of situations and factors, one risk is a mental health diagnosis. Here's an overview of some of ... Read More
Signs of a Gambling Addiction
Whether you are struggling with drug addiction, compulsive eating, or gambling addiction, the symptoms are generally all about the same. Let's look at a few of them. Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction An obsession with gambling to the point where you are frequently thinking about it. Unable to stop gambling, ... Read More
Panic Attacks That Strike Out of the Blue Could Be This Diagnosis
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates that around 6 million people are currently living with a panic disorder. While panic disorders also involve other issues and symptoms, one of the biggest markers is experiencing panic attacks. Having a panic attack, or even a few, throughout the course of your ... Read More
Soak Up That Sun: How Sunshine Improves Mental Health
As a society, we typically gravitate to sunlight and bright spaces, whether at home, at work or when out and about. Dark homes and workspaces carry a negative connotation more often than not, but some may not know why. The tendency of humans to be drawn to light, however, is rooted in biological and psychological ... Read More
What are the Effects of Invasion of Privacy – Social Media and Mental Health
In today’s world, people face mass surveillance in more ways than ever before. A walk through cities with extensive monitoring systems can mean being captured on camera hundreds of times in a single day without being aware of it. In addition, popular social media companies expose their users’ lives to the public in ... Read More