Did you know there's a connection between gut health and mental health? It's likely you've personally experienced the impact that an upset stomach or bowel issue can have on your mood and mental well-being. But it goes deeper than that, and science has documented some of the ways that gut health plays a vital role in ... Read More
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Rate Your Open-Mindedness About Mental Health With This 5-Minute Quiz
Mental illness has long held a stigma. Far too many people believe that mental illness isn't as legitimate or real as physical illness, even though science has proved time and time again that this isn't the case. Over the last decade, the medical community, celebrities and even music, movies and TV shows have made an ... Read More
How to Cope with PTSD from a Car Crash
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a condition that stems from witnessing or being the victim of a violent event or other traumatic experience. In the past, PTSD was not widely understood, but today, it's recognized that as much as 8 percent of the population in the United States is suffering from the ... Read More
Mental Health Diagnoses That Can Pose Risks of Suicide
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that 129 people commit suicide every day on average, and suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. While suicidal thoughts can come from a variety of situations and factors, one risk is a mental health diagnosis. Here's an overview of some of ... Read More
What Not to Say to an Addict
How you talk to a recovering addict determines what your relationship with them will be. You can either respect them, their journey and their understanding of their condition or risk positioning yourself as a judgmental presence they can't confide in. Knowing what not to say to an addict allows you to be conscious ... Read More
The Steps of Xanax Withdrawal
The side effects of cold turkey Xanax withdrawal can be incredibly dangerous and even life-threatening, so you should never do it by yourself--but it's also very dangerous to stay on it long term. So what can you do? Luckily, there are many trained medical professionals here in Florida who can help you come off Xanax ... Read More
Find Out How Your Attachment Style Is Affecting Your Relationships
One of the first relationships you ever have is with your parents. As a child, you typically learn a lot from them. And without even realizing it, you pick up an attachment style from your interactions with them that can later impact how you behave in relationships as an adult. Let's examine how a person's attachment ... Read More
How Parents Can Talk About Their Addiction with Their Children
Talking about drug use with kids is one thing, but what about if you are struggling with drugs and/or alcohol yourself and you need to explain it to your children? According to a 2012 study, more than 10 percent of children in America live with a parent with alcohol problems. Another report shows that an annual average ... Read More
