When it comes to mental health conditions, early recognition can make all the difference in treatment outcomes and quality of life. Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental health condition that affects approximately 0.7% to 2.7% of adults in the United States. Understanding the BPD red flags can help you or ... Read More
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HHC vs THC: Understanding the Difference
The cannabis market continues to expand, with new products emerging regularly. Among these are hexahydrocannabinol or HHC, which has gained attention as an alternative to traditional tetrahydrocannabinol or THC products. Understanding the differences between HHC vs. THC helps consumers make informed decisions about ... Read More
Tricyclic Anti-depressants
Discovered by accident in the 1950s when scientists were researching antihistamines and antipsychotic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, together with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), were the first drugs to successfully treat depression. While effective in up to 70% of patients, tricyclic antidepressants need ... Read More
Millennials Dying at Alarming Rate – is Mental Health to blame?
With modern health care and an increasing awareness of mental health challenges, we should be living in a golden age for mental health. Sadly, this isn't the case. The United States is in the grip of a millennial mental health crisis. People aged 25 to 44 are dying at far higher rates than in other wealthy countries, ... Read More
Common Fears in Recovery
Addiction can take over a person's life and ruin their relationships. When trying to get clean, it's only natural to fear addiction and what may happen during and after recovery. Individuals in recovery often worry about relapsing, how to return to their normal lives and how to deal with the stresses of life without ... Read More
How to Stop Overthinking and Catastrophizing
Overthinking and catastrophizing are common patterns that affect millions of people. Things that start as minor interactions can snowball into full-blown disaster scenarios in your mind if you're an overthinker. Before you know it, you can go from something like saying a simple "Good morning" to your boss to a complete ... Read More
Will PTSD Go Away?
When you've experienced trauma, you might wonder if the symptoms will simply fade with time. The truth about post-traumatic stress disorder recovery is more complex than many people realize. While some people experience natural improvement, most with PTSD need professional support to fully heal. Understanding the signs ... Read More
Experiencing PTSD and OCD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are complex mental health conditions that affect many people. Interestingly, PTSD and OCD often co-occur. Someone who survives a traumatic experience may develop post-traumatic OCD as well as PTSD. This article discusses the link between ... Read More
