Here Is How Professional Mental Health Treatment Can Help Teens Fight Depression
Depression in teens has been steadily increasing for at least 10 years. The number of teenagers who recently experienced depression increased by 59% between 2007 and 2017, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The rate of growth was faster...
The Relationship Between Complex PTSD and Dissociation: Explained
When you’re in a tangle of emotions and conflicting thoughts, it can be helpful to take a step back for a moment and reevaluate. However, there’s a difference between temporarily disconnecting to change your perspective and dissociating from your reality. Dissociation...
7 Helpful Tips on How to Work Through a Depressive Episode
When you’re experiencing an episode of major depressive disorder, the end of it can seem so far away. Many people have all-encompassing negative thoughts and feelings for weeks, and sometimes even months. The good news is that a depressive episode won’t last forever....
How Alcohol Can Exacerbate the Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is that feeling of worry, nervousness or fear that can be really intense and sometimes even overwhelming. It’s natural to feel anxious from time to time, like before an exam or an important presentation. But for people with anxiety disorders, these feelings...
8 Ways to Support Teens on Their Mental Health Journey
Symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions often start to show up in young adulthood. Oftentimes they are passed down through generations in the same family, but external factors can play a big role, too. Maybe you or your parents dealt with...
Mental Health Allyship: 5 Ways You Can Contribute to Suicide Prevention Efforts
When it comes to mental health wellness, we all have a part to play. People who don’t have a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as generalized anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder, can still struggle with their mental health from time to time. That’s...
Passive Suicidal Thoughts Explained: What Are They and Should I Be Concerned?
During nearly every moment that you’re awake, you likely have some type of thought running through your head, whether it be the process of completing a task at work or taking note of your surroundings while taking a walk. While it would be nice to only have positive...
10 Ways That Grief Can Physically Manifest in Someone’s Body
Any kind of significant loss comes with a period of grief, which can affect much more than your feelings and moods. The emotional impact of grief can definitely take a toll on your physical health. Even when you have time to prepare, you may have difficulty sleeping...
Depersonalization Disorder: “Why Don’t I Feel Like Myself?”
Do you sometimes feel like you aren’t yourself? If you experience dissociative episodes, a mental health disorder could be the cause. One condition that causes these episodes is depersonalization disorder. This condition is also known as...