When we think of addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is often someone abusing drugs and alcohol. We tend to think of substance abuse as the primary factor related to addiction, but what [...]
Nearly one in five adults in the United States is living with a mental health condition. This accounts for more than 50 million people, 15 million of whom have a serious mental illness. Some of [...]
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is one of the most common mental disorders among children and teenagers. ADHD is characterized by inattentive, hyperactive, [...]
There’s nothing abnormal about feeling sad, lonely, or unhappy at certain times in life. It’s something we all experience from time to time and for different reasons – a loved one passes away, [...]
It is normal to feel anxiety from time to time. Whether it is interviewing for a job, driving in rush hour traffic, or taking an exam, anxiety can help you focus and motivate you to do your best. [...]
Depression (commonly known as major depressive disorder) is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. According to data provided by the National Institute of Mental Health [...]
Mental illness is not exclusively an adult issue. Increasingly, mental health in teenagers is becoming a serious health concern. It is estimated that 1 in 5 teens have a diagnosable mental [...]
Everyone will have moments where they feel anxious or fearful of a situation. These feelings are a normal and natural response to certain events in our daily lives. However, there are some who [...]
When people are diagnosed with substance use disorder and mental health conditions, it is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. This condition can be complicated to treat, and it [...]
You might look at these two words, phobia and fear, and deduce they’re the same. At times, they may be used interchangeably. That may well be the case for someone that doesn’t have to [...]