8 Advantages Support Groups Can Bring to Adults Managing Anxiety
Most people who have anxiety don’t wear their worries and fears on their sleeve. We’re conditioned to act confident, even when we’re not. This is what keeps many people from getting the help they need. If you deal with constant worries and fears, a support group is a...
Identifying 13 Common Triggers for Teens Who Manage Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety usually revolves around fears and uncertainty about things that might happen. Teens who have an anxiety disorder may worry that they won’t know what to do in certain social situations, or they may feel stressed about things they’ve never done before. For...
9 Tips for Those Wanting to Get Over a Bad Breakup
Our closest relationships with others have a profound impact on our lives. They provide both companionship and emotional support, and they can inform who we are as individuals. When romantic partners have a falling-out, both may need time to recover their mental...
7 Unique Benefits of Adult Friendships: The Value in Building Emotional Connection
Making friends as an adult can be difficult. Once you’ve been out of high school or college for several years, chances are you’ve had a few cycles of losing contact with your old friends and meeting new people. Staying connected on social media doesn’t always mean...
What Is a Thought Disorder?
A thought disorder is a type of mental health challenge that affects how a person thinks and communicates. Thought disorder is a descriptive term for certain symptoms, not a formal diagnosis by itself. There are many types of thought disorders. They often co-occur...
What You Need to Know About vPHP
A Virtual Partial Hospitalization Program (vPHP) is a type of comprehensive mental health treatment that allows you to receive a high level of care via telehealth. These programs are covered by many insurance plans, which makes them accessible and affordable to many...
How to Recognize the Signs of Seasonal Depression So That You Can Nip It in the Bud
“Seasonal depression” is part of a more complex condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People who have fall and winter pattern SAD are more likely to notice depression-like symptoms. These might include low energy or craving carbohydrate-rich foods. If...
What Is Alogia?
Alogia is a psychiatric symptom in which a person can only say very few words. Most often, people experiencing alogia will only speak when they are spoken to. They won’t elaborate or go into detail. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t want to speak or...
Ever Been Told You Have “Control Issues”? We Explore What May Really Be Behind Controlling Behaviors
Most people who use control as a coping mechanism don’t really know they’re doing it — until a loved one or a co-worker tells them in exasperation, “You’ve got control issues.” If this has you feeling surprised or taken aback, know that you’re not the only one. ...