Because the symptoms of substance abuse and mental illness often closely mirror one another, it can be difficult to get an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan. Getting professional help from an experienced mental health expert is vital for those living with mental illness, substance abuse, or both. These ... Read More
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Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental disorder that typically first hits adults in their 20s and early 30s. When someone is diagnosed with schizophrenia, they must remain on antipsychotic medications for the rest of their lives to control symptoms. One of the reasons why schizophrenia does not "go away" is the fact ... Read More
Juggling Parenting and Work with Mental Health Needs
Parenting is a hard job. Raising a child is 24/7; there are no breaks or vacations from being a parent, and there's no way to clock out when the going gets tough. Being a parent is amazingly rewarding and one of the most defining experiences in life, but that doesn't mean it leads to a lifetime of bliss. The road is ... Read More
Does David Beckham Really Have OCD?
Widely regarded as one of the best and most accomplished English footballers (soccer players) to ever live, David Beckham has a lived a life in the spotlight. He's won some of international soccer's top honors, leading iconic teams Manchester United and Real Madrid to league championships and European glory. He's even ... Read More
How HealthyGamer.gg Is Addressing Mental Health Stigmas
After graduating from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Alok Kanojia, better known simply as Dr. K, started down a unique career path. He's an addiction medicine specialist who has taken an interest in an area not commonly covered by his field: gaming addiction. A self-described "reformed gamer" himself, Dr. K runs ... Read More
How a Hostile Work Environment Can Damage Mental Health
What effects can a toxic work environment have on the average worker? Americans are among the most overworked populations in the world. A report cited in Business Insider found that the average employed American adult spends 47 hours per week working, compared to their European counterparts who, in countries like ... Read More
The Eye-Opening Effects of Light Pollution on Mental Health
Every year, fewer people are able to see the stars in the sky at night. As city skylines get brighter and residential neighborhoods move to fluorescent and LED-powered lighting, the result — light pollution — gets a little more widespread. We continue to learn more about the science of light and how it affects our ... Read More
Key Job Protections for Mental Health Disabilities – What to Know
Even with health insurance, far too many working Americans choose to suffer silently with a mental health condition or disability. Often they go without treatment out of fear they could lose their job. But would the same be true if they knew there were legal protections in place that gave them the job-protected right ... Read More
