It seems like every popular TV show has a token neurotic friend character. They're usually portrayed as a little quirky but still endearing. The show's plot points may center around humor or jokes about the character's neuroses or casually toss around mental illness terms such as OCD (Obsessive-compulsive ... Read More
Why Stress Is the Enemy of Creativity
"Stress is the enemy of creativity. Our best work often comes from a state of nonchalance, when our minds are calm." — Will Meier, "The Next Web" People often think of creativity as being the source of art, music, and films, but many people's work requires them to generate new ideas. Trying to do creative work is a ... Read More
What Is Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
Have you ever seen someone shift from seeming completely fine to violently angry in a matter of seconds? This may be more than just a short temper. They may be living with intermittent explosive disorder, a real condition with significant impact on the lives of people who suffer from it. In this piece, we'll break ... Read More
Can You Be Fired for Being Baker Acted?
How does the Baker Act affect employment? You may have heard the term “Baker Act” before, but may not understand its meaning. A good example is if you have a mental health condition that causes episodes of psychosis and you find yourself detained against your will for a mental health evaluation. Having gone ... Read More
Johnny Cash’s Long Struggle with Drugs and Sobriety
Updated March 30, 2019 “I was taking the pills for awhile, and then the pills started taking me.” - Johnny Cash Johnny Cash is one of the most recognized names in music. He was a country singer in the middle of the 20th century, but his name is recognized across musical genres. Cash sang such songs as Ring of ... Read More
Benzedrine: Drug Profile
Updated 12/23/2024 Benzedrine is a type of amphetamine that was a prescription drug used as a decongestant as early as 1932. Often used as an inhalant, Benzedrine works well to clear the nasal passageways. At first, no one recognized the high risk of addiction that came with the use of this drug. Made popular for ... Read More
Enmeshment in Families and What It Looks Like
The concept of "family togetherness'" is often billed as the ideal. Families want to be close, they want to be supportive, and they want to enjoy each other's company. All of these are great values to aspire to, but what happens when the family gets too close? Yes, it is possible for a family to be too close. It's ... Read More
Nurse Mental Health: Why It’s Important to Recognize
Nursing is a demanding job mentally, physically and emotionally. Often, people deal with nurses during the most challenging times in their lives, sometimes making them mean, aggressive and uncaring to the nurse trying to help. Nursing and mental health are frequent topics among nurses who understand the dangers of ... Read More
