What are the short- and long-term effects of self-harm?
When you’re struggling to cope with the problems and changes that life throws at you, you can feel overwhelming negative emotions that seem like they will never go away. And while there are many safe ways to find relief from distress, some people turn to more...
How does it feel to have a mental breakdown?
Life can be overwhelming. From school deadlines to arguing with your best friend, it can feel like the problems are just piling up. Unfortunately, many people struggle under the pressure that everyday problems can pose on their mental and emotional health. This can...
12 Signs of an Anxious Attachment Style and How to Treat It
We all approach relationships in different ways. While some people can trust others quite easily, others may avoid them out of fear of rejection. These behaviors are referred to as attachment styles. What does an anxious attachment style look like? Well, we’re here to...
Can you grow out of OCD?
As we get older, we change and develop in many ways. Our passions, goals, beliefs and personality are constantly evolving. But our mental health is an essential component of who we are, so it’s important to know about how it can evolve as we grow. Is it possible for a...
What is reactive attachment disorder in adults?
Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a diagnosis for infants and small children and must be evident between the ages of 9 months and 5 years. Although RAD is a diagnosis of infancy and childhood, the symptoms can have long-term effects, even into adulthood. What is...
What does an inpatient mental health facility stay look like?
We all struggle with our mental health at times, but where do you go when it gets to be too much? If your mental health or disorder has taken a sudden or extreme toll on your emotional, psychological, and even physical health, then your mental health provider may...
What is the difference between Bipolar 1 and 2?
Mental health disorders are never one size fits all — they affect everyone differently. Not only are there more than 200 mental disorders that affect 57 million U.S. adults, but there are also subsets within the disorders that define the severity of the symptoms....
The top 4 benefits an intensive outpatient program (IOP) can offer you
If you have a mental health disorder, it’s not identical to someone else’s. Even if two people have the same disorder, the severity of their symptoms may not be. And that’s why some people may need a bit more treatment that goes beyond a weekly therapy session. An...
“Am I bipolar?”: How to recognize manic and depressive episodes
Human emotions can be quite complicated, and we can experience a wide range of emotions throughout a single day, from deep sadness to euphoria. But what if these feelings cause lasting emotional distress, and you’re consistently jumping back and forth between episodes...