Schizophrenia – Myths and Facts
According to Stephanie Watson with WebMD, there’s a lot of incorrect information about schizophrenia. Some of it is spread by movies or TV shows. Or sometimes, people use stereotypes when talking about this mental illness. Schizophrenia is a serious mental...
Anxiety, Depression, or ADHD? Which one is it?
AHD, depression or anxiety? According to Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., at Attitude, ADHD is often missed when it co-exists with depression or anxiety, and vice versa. On the other hand, difficulties sustaining attention can be caused by anxiety/and/or depression rather...
Causes of Morning Anxiety
Do you struggle with morning anxiety? Do you want to know why? If so, read on, because this article describes potential causes and solutions to morning anxiety. Worries Some anxiety in the morning is normal because morning is when there is a sudden shift from the...
Postpartum Psychosis: What It Is and What to Do About It
According to Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP), postpartum psychosis (PP) is a severe, but treatable, form of mental illness that occurs after having a baby. Postpartum psychosis (PP) is a rare illness, compared to the rates of postpartum depression or anxiety. It...
Psychotherapy or Medication, or Both?
How do I choose between medication and psychotherapy? According to the American Psychological Association (APA), Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology), medications, psychotherapy, and their combination have been shown to help people with emotional or behavioral...
Sleep and Mental Health
The Mental Health Foundation in the United Kingdom stated that we all need to sleep well to help our bodies recover from the day and to allow healing to take place, but a lot of us struggle to get a good night’s sleep. One in three of us suffers from poor sleep, and...
Tips for Parents with a Mental Illness
According to Mental Health America (MHA), mental health conditions can affect any person regardless of gender, age, health status, and income, and that includes people who have or want to have children of their own. Parenting is both greatly rewarding and a daunting...
Treating Problem Gambling
Anyone who has been to a casino or visited Las Vegas knows gambling is popular. And while many people engage in it occasionally and without experiencing adverse effects, gambling may become habit-forming for certain individuals. In other words, it can become...
Mental Health and the Entertainment Industry
According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health), one in five adults will experience or have experienced a mental health struggle. In 2019, this individual represented 19.1% of U.S. adults – that is to say about 47.6 million living with a mental illness. Now,...Contact us
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