Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that is treatable with the right medication. But it can be hard to diagnose correctly. In fact, misdiagnosis can be common. The good news is that with more information, affected individuals and families can get a correct diagnosis.... Why a Correct Diagnosis Is Key ... Read More
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Why Marijuana May be to Blame for Libido Problems?
Jack enjoys partying with his friends. They all appreciate his mellow demeanor, but they don't know that he and his girlfriend are struggling in one area — the bedroom. Danielle, Jack's girlfriend, has noticed that he really isn't there in the bedroom any longer. They aren't enjoying intimacy as much as they did before ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Anxiety
The world is moving faster than ever and becoming more complex. When we look around, stress is everywhere: the expression, "I'm so stressed," has become part of our normal lexicon, and with it, higher levels of anxiety than, arguably, ever. But how much anxiety is normal, and when should someone living with anxiety ... Read More
Avoid the Common Pitfall of Misdiagnosed Depression
Now a 26-year-old college student working on earning her master's degree in social work, Emily remembers her parents commenting constantly on her "moodiness" as a teenager. Emily began experiencing extreme mood swings around the time she entered high school. One week she would feel euphoric and invincible. The next ... Read More
How Brandon Marshall Is Learning to Cope with BPD
During his 12-year career, Brandon Marshall was one of the NFL's top wide receivers and best-known players. His nickname was "The Beast" because of how hard it was to tackle him after he made a reception. But there was a beast inside Brandon Marshall, and it was one that almost prematurely ended his NFL career and ... Read More
Trouble Sleeping, Constant Fatigue and Other Signs of an Anxiety Disorder
We've all had those weeks when we feel overly tired, can't sleep, and feel down but aren't entirely sure why. There's a looming feeling of unease, but there doesn't seem to be a source. Then, a vicious cycle of sleep anxiety takes over. An individual can't sleep, which makes them anxious, and that anxiety causes more ... Read More
Achieving Happiness While Living with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
Navigating through my unrelenting drug/alcohol addiction has been quite a daunting task, but not nearly as intimidating as facing my co-occurring PTSD, anxiety, and depression disorders. Before getting sober, I never really considered the glaring symptoms of my untreated mental health disorders. Looking back to try and ... Read More
5 Tips for Living with Someone with Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental disorder that typically first hits adults in their 20s and early 30s. When someone is diagnosed with schizophrenia, they must remain on antipsychotic medications for the rest of their lives to control symptoms. One of the reasons why schizophrenia does not "go away" is the fact ... Read More
