In the United States alone, approximately one in five adults is living with some type of mental illness. Of those people, about a quarter experience a serious mental illness that significantly impacts their ability to lead a healthy, productive life. Making the decision to seek treatment for a mental illness is its ... Read More
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Is “Normal” Life Possible After a PTSD Diagnosis?
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
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Is There a Difference?
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
Help for Anxiety and Low Confidence From Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like you didn't belong with a group? Have you been afraid someone might out you as a fraud? These are textbook examples of imposter syndrome anxiety, which is something that affects many people but feels very isolating when it's happening to you. In this piece, we'll explore the way imposter ... Read More
Is Ghosting Someone a Sign of a Social Disorder?
If someone you considered close suddenly started to ignore you, you've experienced ghosting firsthand. The experience of having someone cut off all communication with no warning carries a real emotional and psychological impact. As the practice becomes increasingly common in friendships, romantic relationships, and ... Read More
Experiencing Mood Swings? They Could Be This.
For some people, experiencing mood swings is just part of daily life. While you may be managing these rapid mood changes, it's important to identify the root cause so you can improve your overall quality of life. Learn about the signs of mood swings and some common underlying causes you may be unaware of. Once you ... Read More
Different Types of Depression Disorders
In past years, before real research was done on the different depression types, people sometimes believed depression was simply a feeling of unhappiness or self-pity. It was common to think depression was a choice someone could make to be sad, depressed or negative. Many believed that if you only "smile though your ... Read More
On-Demand Brain Stimulation: The New Frontier in Treating Depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental illness impacting millions of adults in the U.S. Symptoms of MDD, such as feeling worthless, hopeless, and suicidal, are often severe enough to prevent a person from working, going to school, or taking care of family responsibilities. The National Institutes of ... Read More
