Mental health isn't just important on an individual level—it's an essential element for strong communities. Unaddressed mental health needs are associated with increased rates of poverty, crime, and homelessness and can have a negative impact on local economies. They may also impact local health care costs, impede ... Read More
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Where to Go for Long-Term Mental Health Care
Updated 10/16/2024 Mental health is an important but often neglected aspect of life. Over 20% of Americans live with a mental illness, and many may need to stay at long-term mental health facilities. Unfortunately, there's a lot of stigma around live-in, long-term mental health facilities. Dispelling the fear and ... Read More
Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program
Addiction is an extremely difficult challenge regardless of your personal stature or resources. The disease requires a team of specialized interventionists for the best outcomes. However, it can be even more troubling for those who simultaneously suffer from mental health complications. Known as a dual diagnosis, or ... Read More
Anosognosia: Denial and Mental Illness
People who seem unaware that they're suffering a disabling medical condition may have anosognosia, a severe form of denial that can be physiological or psychological in nature. Originally, this term usually referred to someone who, because of damage to the parietal lobe of their brain, couldn't process that they were ... Read More
What GABA Is and How It Affects Your Mental Health
GABA ("gamma-aminobutyric acid") is a naturally occurring amino acid that operates as a chemical messenger in the brain. Chemical messengers in the brain, or "neurotransmitters," carry messages between cells in the brain. GABA is known as an "inhibitory" neurotransmitter, because it blocks certain brain signals, ... Read More
What’s the Second Biggest Risk Factor for Covid-19?
We all know by now that COVID-19 doesn't affect every population group equally, and most of us know that age is the most common risk factor. The older a person is, the more likely they are not only to catch the virus but also to suffer severe adverse effects from it. But the second-biggest risk factor isn't so ... Read More
What’s an “Out-of-Body Experience” from Hallucinogens Like?
Psychedelic experiences have long been a source of inspiration for filmmakers and are woven into countless movies. One common go-to element of psychedelic experiences is visual alterations. This may include anything from vibrant, shifting colors and geometric patterns to hallucinations of objects, places, and ... Read More
How to Love Someone with a Serious Mental Illness
If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with a mental illness, you may find that loving them can sometimes be stressful. If they suffer from mood swings or require a lot of support, you may wonder if you're providing them with the help they need or enabling unhealthy behaviors. If that describes your ... Read More
