What Is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness characterized by an inability to distinguish reality from fantasy. People with schizophrenia must take antipsychotic medications to reduce symptom severity. Although an exact cause of schizophrenia has yet to be determined, psychiatrists ... 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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Am I Depressed Quiz?
Early Warning Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder You Shouldn’t Ignore
How Today’s Treatments Spell “Hope” for Those With Schizophrenia
Signs That Body Modification May Be Becoming an Addiction
While once rare and unusual, body modification is now a part of mainstream American culture. Piercings can be placed almost anywhere: what was once limited to primarily the earlobe has now evolved, with options for the lips, nose, cheeks, and chin, as well as more unusual piercing choices, like corset piercings. ... Read More
An Eye-opening Look at Therapy Solutions for ADD / ADHD
Certain patterns of behavior can be extremely worrying when you observe them in your child. Erratic behavior, impulsive decision-making, hyperactivity and lack of focus can all be indicative of several disorders, but a very likely one is ADHD. Most parents know that ADHD is a mental disorder that fits loosely in the ... Read More
Treating Co-Occurring Disorders to Help Prevent Suicide
According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 8.2 million American adults had a mental illness as well as a substance use disorder within the past year. The same study also documented a co-occurrence of serious mental illness and the presence of substance use disorder within 2.6 ... Read More
When Is ADHD Medication Necessary for Your Child?
It's estimated that 13% of men and 4% of women live with an attention-deficit disorder such as ADD or ADHD. These conditions significantly impact a person's ability to focus in certain settings, which is why many adults in this population manage their condition with medication. In children, however, ... Read More
The Mental Health Dangers of a Concussion, and How to Address Them
Imagine a healthy young athlete in the prime of his life. He’s a football star, well known in the community for his enthusiasm and ability to dominate on the field. He’s had a concussion before, but what football player hasn’t? In the weeks after the season wraps up, family and friends note he’s a bit depressed and ... Read More
Am I Depressed? How to Distinguish Between a Case of the Blues and Signs of Clinical Depression
"Am I depressed?" It’s a question many people ask from time to time. Most people go through periods of stress during life. Sometimes, it seems easy to snap out of it and get on with the good in life. At other times, you may have a lingering depressed mood. Knowing whether this is true depression or just a few days ... Read More
Is Perfectionism Triggering Your Anxiety or Depression?
Many people set high goals for themselves and those around them. They expect not to just accomplish a task, but to do it perfectly. Some may say this is a personality trait; that they're a perfectionist. However, being a perfectionist can go too far. When it does, it can create an increased risk for depression and ... Read More
