Bipolar disorder is more common among Americans than you might think. As of 2017, 2.8% of the U.S. adult population had some form of bipolar disorder. There are several different states and types of this mood disorder, making every case different. What Are the Degrees of Bipolar Disorder? There are five different ... 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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Types of Bipolar Disorder
How to Help a Spouse or Partner with Depression
Recognizing a Partner with Depression Six months ago, Michael's mother Gabby died within just three weeks of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Michael had always been close to his mother, a single parent, and the suddenness of her death devastated him. Michael's partner, Rob, understood that it would take a ... Read More
How Burning the Candle at Both Ends Can Harm Mental Health
In today's society, being busy is sometimes a hallmark of success. People tend to think that if they stay as busy as they can, they'll be viewed as being a person who's successful and who has things going for them. What those individuals might not realize is that being too busy and never planning time to rest and ... Read More
How Is Social Distancing Affecting Mental Health and Relationships in the Home?
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected life in countless ways, from changing the dynamics of the workplace and shifting vacation plans to altering interactions with friends and family members. Instead of living life as usual, many people have found themselves relegated to their homes more often than not. In the early ... Read More
How to Find the Resolution to Beat Treatment-Resistant Depression
Depression is among the most common mental health illnesses, affecting nearly seven percent of adults in the United States every year. For some people, depression occurs after a major life event such as moving to a new city, an unwanted job change, losing a loved one, or going through a divorce. For others, it isn't ... Read More
What is Behavioral Health and Mental Health? Understanding the Difference
Updated on December 21, 2022 Behavioral health and mental health are two terms often used together to mean the same thing. Yet, they are different. The concept and development of behavioral health services and treatment developed in the 1970s and 1980s but has changed significantly over the last 40 years. It's ... Read More
PTSD Isn’t a Sign of Weakness. Learn Why.
Individuals in positions more likely to expose them to traumatic circumstances are generally perceived as "tougher" people: firefighters, police officers, medical workers and military personnel. As such, they aren't expected to be people who can get PTSD as a result of this exposure. After all, PTSD is what happens ... Read More
The Important Role of Rest in Mental Health Recovery
Rest and mental health are intimately connected. People who are trying to improve their mental health often think about things like making it to therapy sessions and trying to make progress. While those are very good intentions, you're likely forgetting one of the biggest helpers for recovery and maintenance: ... Read More
