Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist
Deciding to reach out to a mental health professional is a brave and positive first step when seeking treatment for a mental health disorder. However, it can get confusing – psychiatrist vs. psychologist? Here’s why it’s beneficial to understand both to ensure you receive the right diagnosis and treatment. Psychologists A psychologist’s expertise lies primarily […]
Getting Help for Addictions
First thing’s first. Addiction is an illness. It is not a sign of weakness, in fact, admitting you may have a problem and seeking help is one of the bravest things you can do. But where do you start to get the help you need to overcome something that seems stronger than every part of […]
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are serious medical conditions, and are more common than you might think. In fact, an estimated 40 million Americans experience some form of anxiety, with many developing symptoms before reaching adulthood. Between work, family obligations, bills and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s natural – even expected – to feel anxious […]
What Happens in a Panic Attack?
One minute you are fine, maybe even looking forward to something. The next minute you are struck with panic. And not just panic – your body starts to respond with acute physical symptoms. Even if this isn’t your first panic attack, it always feels like the first time. Anyone who says “it’s all in your […]
What are the Different Types of Bipolar Disorder?
People who suffer from bipolar disorder suffer from wide-ranging symptoms. Bipolar episodes give them fits of mania where they may feel invulnerable – only to be brought crashing down by major depressive feelings that can occur at any time with no discernible cause. These episodes can be frequent or rare, which can make the condition […]
A Loved One Suffers from PTSD
Life is filled with ups and downs; everyone has suffered loss, regret, pain and fear. But for some who experience or are witness to trauma – from seeing first-hand the horrors of war and human suffering to experiencing abuse or danger – the memories are closely held often buried deep. Oftentimes the effects of these […]
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
One of the more difficult mental illnesses to manage, borderline personality disorder, or BPD, is one of the four Cluster B types of personality disorders. With BPD, a person has issues regulating and controlling their emotions. Generally, manifesting during early adulthood, BPD is marked by periods of intense emotion, many moods, problems with self-image, and […]
5 Secret Signs of Hidden Depression
Many people assume it is easy to spot the signs of depression. Sometimes, though – especially in milder cases – depression doesn’t involve crying or feeling obviously unhappy all the time. Sometimes the signs are more subtle. People with hidden depression often don’t want to acknowledge the severity of their depressive feelings in the hope, […]
Guide to Bipolar Disorder
Those with bipolar disorder – also called manic-depressive illness – experience a range of mental health problems that are characterized by abnormal mood swings. Although everyone experiences ups and downs, the extremes caused by bipolar disorder are extreme and disruptive to themselves and to others. Increased awareness and better treatments have helped reduce the stigma […]
Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Bringing home a new baby brings great joy, but along with the elation come new stresses – which pile on top of the day-to-day challenges of modern life. It all can be overwhelming at times. Many new mothers experience some anxiety or mood changes. This is partly due to huge hormonal shifts after giving birth, […]