Updated July 2, 2023 If you or someone you love deals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you already know it's a complex disorder that brings forth many challenges. When borderline personality disorder ends a relationship, a fear of abandonment may influence the decision or affect the individual's mental ... Read More
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How Fears of Abandonment May Mask Borderline Personality Disorder
PSTD and Its Impact on Parenting
Parenting is stressful even under perfect circumstances. It becomes even more stressful to the family unit when the parent suffers from mental health issues such as PTSD. Growing up with a parent that suffers from PTSD can be equally if not more harrowing because of the negative impact it can have on the emotional ... Read More
How Working Out Improves Memory and Brain Function
As science has taught us more about the network of human systems, we're beginning understand that no two function completely separately from each other. Several studies highlight a connection between exercise and memory, showing that physical and mental health are important to treat in tandem for a healthy life. In ... Read More
5 Stress Management Tips for Working from Home
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the world has embraced telecommuting, causing many companies to create remote workforces. While working from home has many benefits, including increased flexibility, it can also add stress to your life. If you have kids, it can be stressful trying to balance your work duties ... Read More
The Minister’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
Ministers are among the most over-worked, underpaid members of the workforce, and for many in this occupation, stress and burnout lead to mental health problems and substance abuse. Few enter into ministry for the paycheck; even the bright-eyed grad student with a drive to help others grow in their faith is aware that ... Read More
5 Tips for Using the Serenity Prayer to Improve Mental Health
The Serenity Prayer is a common tool in the fight against addiction, serving as a central resource for those in 12-step programs of all kinds. Even for those who aren't religious, this prayer can offer the guidance necessary to accept addiction and make meaningful steps toward recovery. However, the prayer isn't ... Read More
Polymental Health Issues That Are Surprisingly Common
Most often, mental health disorders are talked about in isolation. For example, individuals may suspect that someone suffers from depression, or they'll recognize the signs of addiction. But sometimes, individuals may have multiple mental illnesses. In fact, it's quite common for mental health disorders to ... Read More
What It’s Like Living With a Personality Disorder
Personality disorders are less discussed than mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression, but they still play a prominent role in society. Around 10-13% of people worldwide live with a personality disorder, most of which begin in the teen years. Borderline personality disorder isn't as common as other forms of ... Read More