Updated August 2023, Post-traumatic stress disorder is among the most misunderstood mental health disorders. The condition, which may arise after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, is diagnosed in about four percent of adults every year. Unfortunately, misconceptions and stigmas associated with PTSD ... Read More
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5 Warning Signs a Mom You Know May Be Abusing Wine
The United States has a binge drinking problem. Around 1 in 6 American adults binge drinks at least four times a month. For college students, the number is closer to 35 percent. In this sense, it's not hard to see how the problem is often associated with young people and college-aged fraternity brothers. We don't ... Read More
How to Heal from a ‘Father Wound’ and Family Trauma
A father wound, or unresolved trauma between a father and child, occurs when a person's father is abusive or physically or emotionally absent. This type of trauma can have a significant impact on an individual's life, setting a blueprint for their personal relationships and shaping how they feel about ... Read More
Is Access to Mental Healthcare in America Better This World Mental Health Day?
Nearly one in five Americans are currently living with a mental health disorder, which puts them at a higher risk for complications such as sleep disorders, heart or respiratory diseases, diabetes, and substance abuse. Since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law over a decade ago, there's been a significant ... Read More
5 Mental Health Relapse Triggers Everyone Should Know About
Updated May 16, 2023 Early Signs of Relapse As with many diseases, it is possible to suffer a mental health relapse, even when medications are used routinely and counseling is provided. If you have a mental health disorder, it’s essential to know what the early warning signs of a mental health relapse are so you can ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Alcohol and Anxiety Medication
Drug interactions are an important public health topic. That is because the effects of combining certain drugs and substances can be harmful, even leading to addiction and because many people are unaware of the risks and dangers of such combinations. Two drugs that, when used in combination, can cause potentially risky ... Read More
How Long Does It Take to Recover from SSRIs?
Roughly one in ten Americans take an antidepressant, according to Harvard Health. In fact, antidepressants are the third-most common medications prescribed to people in the U.S. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a popularly prescribed type of antidepressant drug. Although these drugs may not cure ... Read More
What the New Science of PGx Means for Mental Health Treatment
When used by healthcare providers to prescribe certain medications, the new science of non-invasive pharmacogenetic testing, or “PGx,” can show genetic markers that reveal how these medications may interact with patients. PGx uses a simple cheek swab to analyze gene variants for genes that may predict responses to ... Read More
