How Can an Inpatient Treatment Center Serve Someone With Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. These swings can go from feeling very high and excited (mania) to feeling very low and sad (depression). These mood swings can affect how a person feels, thinks and behaves in their daily...
Here’s What Mental Health Treatment for a Teen With Depression May Look Like
Everyone deserves care and support for their mental health. Your teen may be at a difficult time in their life, or maybe they’ve had continuous mental health concerns that have recently become more prevalent. When your teenager is having mental health challenges, such...
“Why Doesn’t My Life Feel Real?”: The Reality Behind Derealization
Sometimes you’re in a situation where you “zone out” or feel like you’re not sure where you are. This may simply be due to lack of concentration or boredom. However, there are also mental health concerns that can make a person feel detached from their surroundings....
6 Ways Adults Can Take Control of Their Healing Journey After Childhood Trauma
While our childhood shapes who we become as an adult, we also have the ability to take control about who we want to be. That often means addressing the internal issues that stem from your childhood experiences, particularly the traumatic events or circumstances, and...
What’s the Connection Between Apathy and Depression?
Major depressive disorder (MDD) doesn’t always look like sadness or feeling “down.” Many people with depression experience a lack of energy or emotion. They may not feel drawn to interact with people or engage in activities they usually care about. This feeling is...
The Relationship Between Bipolar Disorder and Postpartum Symptoms
One of the most common symptoms of pregnancy is mood changes. However, they don’t immediately go away following the delivery. After you give birth, your hormonal changes can continue to cause elevated emotions and mood swings. While this is expected for women in the...
Consider These 8 Factors That May Contribute to the Feeling of Being Unwanted
Feeling wanted, accepted and loved are some of the most fundamental human needs. According...
How Teens Can Navigate Life While Grieving the Loss of a Parent
Grief is a complex process that we all experience at one time or another in our lives. It’s always difficult and never truly gets easier with age. You just learn how to navigate through the grieving process. However, for teens who are still learning how to regulate...
How Long Do Bipolar Blackouts Typically Last?
When you get overwhelmed by negative thoughts and feelings, it can feel like your brain is in a fog. While it’s possible to experience this feeling with severe stress and anxiety, it’s also possible when you’re having a manic bipolar disorder episode known as a...