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Being in a relationship with a partner who has a mental illness such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) can pose substantial challenges. A person with BPD may experience significant mood changes that affect their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. While the condition can vary and treatment can minimize BPD ... Read More

Laughter is good for you–and that's no joke! Most of us have heard the saying that "laughter is the best medicine," but not everyone is aware that scientific evidence supports that theory. According to research, laughter is good for both the mind and body. If you've ever experienced a long, deep belly laugh, you likely ... Read More

Bipolar disorder is a challenging mental health condition to have, let alone while navigating both bipolar disorder and relationships. This can have a profound impact on both partners involved. If you suspect you or your partner may be living with bipolar disorder, it is important to learn how to address this mental ... Read More

In 2008, The New York Times published the "Modern Love" essay "Take Me As I Am, Whoever I Am." This piece was written by Terri Cheney, an entertainment lawyer at the time, who described her experience with bipolar disorder as being "in a constant state of becoming someone else." Her essay paints vivid scenes of her ... Read More

All children experience stressful events that shape their views of themselves, others, and the world in general. In most cases, they recover quickly without ongoing mental health problems. However, sometimes, children who experience extreme stress may be affected long-term. Those who've lived through an event that ... Read More

Updated 10/17/24 Traumatic events, whether it's a large-scale occurrence such as a war or more personal such as a mugging or assault, can leave an individual feeling vulnerable. Unfortunately, for many people, the distress lasts long after the incident or circumstance is resolved. Months or even years later, the ... Read More

You may have friends who've told you they're having an anxiety attack during a stressful situation. Another friend may have told you about a scary moment during a panic attack. You could be forgiven for assuming both friends were describing the same thing. But they're not. A panic attack and an anxiety attack can have ... Read More