Mental Disorders
Trying Holistic Therapy for Mental Health
Mental health treatment programs can generally be divided into three categories: pharmacology, talk therapy, and other treatments. Most cases are addressed primarily through talk therapy and medication, rather than experiential treatments like holistic therapy for mental health. While most people know about antidepressants like Prozac and , fewer people know about alternative treatment, neurofeedback, or nerve…
Read More5 Ways to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder this Fall
Do you happen to find yourself struggling to keep your spirits up during the holiday season? Do you have a much harder time getting out of bed in the winter? Are the long nights and short days making you feel more tired, less active, and generally far less able to enjoy the colder months? Have…
Read MoreHow Does Bipolar Disorder Affect Daily Life?
Bipolar disorder affects an estimated four percent of adults in the US alone, and millions more worldwide. Yet despite its prevalence, bipolar disorder continues to be one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, and one of the most heavily stigmatized. For example, for those who don’t have the disorder, they may be wondering, “How…
Read MoreWhat Are the Types of Depression?
Depressive disorders, or mood disorders, are the second most common type of mental health diagnosis after anxiety disorders, affecting an estimated 8.4 percent of adults and 17 percent of adolescents. But what exactly defines depression? What are the types of depression? And how does it develop in people? For starters, depression has grown in prevalence over time,…
Read MoreTreatment for Trauma: 7 Types
Traumatic experiences are an unfortunately common part of life. It is estimated that at least half of all people will experience one or more traumatic events, and many among them will experience several. On the other hand, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), another type of mental health disorder, is a bit rarer, occurring in only about 3.6…
Read MoreLuxury Treatment Center for Co-Occurring Mental Disorders
Substance use disorder affects an estimated 59 million Americans and countless families. Studies also show, about half the people struggling with a mental health disorder also have a substance use disorder. Yet, despite how pervasive and overwhelming it can be, both are ultimately treatable. However, treatment is not always readily available. Only an estimated 18.5 percent…
Read More3 Ways Anxiety Leads to Substance Misuse
Anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed mental health issues in the world. These include conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety, and social phobia. It is estimated that about 19.1 percent of all adults and 31.9 percent of all adolescents struggle with a form of anxiety in the United…
Read MoreHow to Get Over a Substance Abuse Problem
Regular drug use affects roughly 14.5 percent of the US population, and it is estimated that at least 8.5 percent of the US population needs treatment for a substance abuse problem. Not counted in that statistic are the family members and close friends who are also affected by their loved one’s alcohol or drug use problem, and…
Read MoreBipolar Disorder and Depression: What’s the Difference?
Almost 10 percent of Americans struggle with mood disorders like bipolar disorder and depression. These are conditions that primarily affect a person’s mood, which is their general emotional state over a period of time. Wherein something like anger would be a specific emotion, a mood can be understood as a baseline of feeling over time.…
Read More7 Tips for Coping with Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder is one of the more common forms of anxiety, affecting an estimated 12 percent of adults throughout their lifetime. Among people with a form of social anxiety, as many as one-third (29.9 percent) experience serious impairment. Unlike introversion, social anxiety is a disabling condition that can cripple a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others,…
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