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Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation

Depression, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, General, Substance abuse

According to the Center for Suicide Prevention, self-harming behaviors continue to be a major issue. This is especially true for young people, whose self-harm rates far outnumber those for adults. Self-harm can sometimes be associated with increased suicidality....

What Is Parental Alienation & How To Cope?

General, Parenting

Parental Alienation (PA) Did you know that 38% of all marriages end in divorce in the US alone? The newest statistics even tell us that 11-15% of high-conflict divorces lead children to parental alienation. What is that? Parental alienation (PA) is a specific family...

How Does Nebivolol Help With Anxiety?

Anxiety

Is the vision of having to give a presentation at work in front of your colleagues making you nervous and jittery? When you’re at a social event like a party, and the attention turns on you, does it ever feel like your heart will jump out of your chest? In these...

Cultural Influences on Mental Health

Children Mental Health, General, Teen Mental Health

According to Sofia Andrade at UC Berkeley, people often think of mental health as a very personal matter that has to do only with the individual. However, mental illnesses and mental health in general are affected by the combination of biological and genetic factors,...

PTSD and Psychosis

General, Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist, Psychologist

According to the National Library of Medicine, recent data suggest that the presence of psychotic symptoms in patients suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may represent an underrecognized and unique subtype of PTSD. Matthew Tull, Ph.D., at VeryWell,...

Combatting Depression with TMS Treatment

Depression, General, TMS Therapy for Depression

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health issues globally, with almost 30% of adults struggling with this disorder in the U.S. alone. More and more people get diagnosed with depression and seek treatment to manage negative symptoms such as continual...

The Difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2

Bipolar

According to Geralyn Dexter, Ph.D., at Very Well Health, the differences between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 primarily lie in the mania state of bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterized by fluctuations in mood and energy levels. Manic episodes, with...

Overcome Feeling Like an Outsider in 3 Steps

Anxiety, Depression, General

All of us, humans are social creatures. We thrive in communities and have a deeply rooted need to belong, traced all the way back to prehistoric times. Whether a tribe or hunter-gatherers, your co-workers or school friends, it’s vital for our mental well-being...

The Effects of Gaslighting on Mental Health

Anxiety, Children Mental Health, Depression, Gaslighting, General, Teen Mental Health

According to Medical News Today, Gaslighting is a form of abuse that involves a person deliberately causing someone to doubt their sanity. This may cause feelings of confusion or powerlessness. The long-term effects of gaslighting include trauma, anxiety, and...

The Relationship between Financial Distress and Mental Health

Relationships, Teen Mental Health

Purdue University stated that the link between mental health and financial health are more connected than some may realize. According to Forbes, stress resulting from financial challenges is often chronic. Worries about finances came in as the No. 1 stressor in the...