As far as quantity, more people are addicted to nicotine than any other legal drug. The brain contains nicotine receptors that readily absorb nicotine, giving smokers a mild sense of euphoria and relaxation that they quickly come to crave. Alternately, the title of 'most addictive' drug often goes to the illegal ... Read More
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5 Mental Health Conditions That Service Animals Treat
When an individual is recovering from addiction or a mental health disorder such as anxiety or depression, it's normal for them to experience episodes of loneliness, fear, confusion, low self-esteem, lack of motivation and worry over the future. Robust treatment that includes rehab, psychotherapy, and support group ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Trauma
Accidents, assaults, a natural disaster, going through a relationship breakup, witnessing a violent event, having your savings wiped out, your identity stolen, or repeatedly being bullied at school— these are, unfortunately, stories prominently reported on the daily news. They're also examples of traumatic events. But ... Read More
Depression Treatment
Depression, better known as major depressive disorder, is a common but serious medical illness. It affects the way you act, think and feel. Major depressive disorder alone affects more than 21 million people in the U.S., but there are various types of depression, including: Major depression Bipolar disorder ... Read More
How (and Why) to Talk About Your Family’s Mental Health History
As we continue to learn more about mental health and the origins of many mental illnesses, family mental health history continues to become a more focal issue, and not without good reason. More information comes out every year that suggests that mental illness is passed down genetically, meaning that if a person's ... Read More
Why Does My Depression Get Worse During the Holidays?
The "holiday blues'" are a fairly common occurrence whether you have a diagnosed mental illness or not. That doesn't mean, however, that holiday depression is any less upsetting, especially if it's you who's feeling your depression is worse during holidays. Instead of holiday depression, however, what you may be ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Depression
Feeling sad sometimes is part of being human. Having good emotional health means you're able to experience a range of feelings, including anger, happiness, sadness and fear. But when those feelings are extreme, are interfering with your daily life or aren't appropriate for the circumstances, it can signal a ... Read More
Treatment Options for BPD
The onset of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is primarily linked to childhood abuse and neglect. There can be genetic and biological factors, but those occurrences are not as common. If you are suffering from BPD, you may be wondering what is the best treatment for BPD. Mental health professionals who study BPD ... Read More
