Joining the military opens the door for exploring new areas of the world, cultivating marketable job skills, enjoying long-term job stability and benefits, and obtaining an affordable college education. Due to the high level of responsibility, the military is notoriously selective regarding who's allowed to enlist and ... Read More
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How the DSM Became the Defining Authority on Mental Disorders
There's no question that the mental health treatment community — as well as society at large — is always learning about mental illness. Every year, new research comes out that shifts our thinking slightly about certain conditions. These changes may be so incremental we hardly notice them. But a look back at how the ... Read More
What Causes Hallucinations and What’s the Treatment?
A Beautiful Mind. Take Shelter. Ironweed. Hallucinations are frequently presented in the media as a convenient plot device, but the reality of hallucinations is often quite different. As such, hallucinations are largely misunderstood by the general public, including people who have experienced them. For those who ... Read More
The Diatheses-Stress Model: Life Events That Can Trigger a Disorder
Many of us are aware that our genetics may predispose us to certain conditions. For instance, we know that not everyone who develops a cigarette habit will develop cancer or that not all people who live in a smog-filled city will suffer from respiratory problems. In a similar vein, there are certain genetically ... Read More
Why There’s Hope for Healing: An Interview with Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Broward County
NAMI Broward County is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. At the helm of NAMI Broward County, and a trusted partner of FHE Health in responding to the mental health needs of our community and greater ... Read More
Genetic Predispositions: The Surprising Factors That Increase Your Mental Health Issues
Who Is at Risk for Mental Illness? Mental illness is a biopsychosocial disease with a strong genetic component. If a parent, sibling or grandparent is diagnosed with a mental illness, the likelihood of developing the same or similar kind of mental illness does increase. Although the exact etiology of mental illness ... Read More
Is Alcoholism a Mental Illness? The Most Common Mental Conditions That Drive People to Drink
Do You Suspect That Your Drinking is Due to an Unknown Mental Disorder? If so, you may be one of many Americans whose alcohol abuse is linked with mental illness. The comorbidity of alcohol and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), bipolar disorder, depression, and several other conditions increases the risk of ... Read More
Recognizing When Alcohol is Self-Medicating Anxiety
Alcohol has long been hailed for its ability to soothe the nerves. It acts as a sedative that affects the central nervous system, making the individual feel more relaxed and able to deal with stress. For that reason, it tends to be a popular go-to beverage during uncomfortable situations or stressful times, ... Read More
