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Of all the ways an anxiety disorder can disrupt your life, its effects in your workplace can be the most impactful. Anxiety at work might make you irritable and lash
When looking for mental health care, it’s often the cost of therapy that inhibits people from seeking out the treatment they need. Thankfully, many insurance providers offer benefits to make
As researchers continue to gain a better understanding of mental illnesses, the terminology often shifts over time. This can create confusion, especially for those who receive a diagnosis of a
Psychosis is a condition that causes delusional thinking, irrational judgment and hallucinations. While mental health issues like schizophrenia can cause psychosis, some women can experience a break from reality after
If you’re considering trying therapy, you might wonder where to begin. Perhaps the terms used to describe treatment are unfamiliar to you, or the idea of sharing your problems with
Addiction does not happen in a vacuum. Though someone with a substance use disorder may firmly believe they are only harming themselves, the heartbreaking reality is that their illness can
At various times in your life, have you felt uncomfortable being around specific places, people or situations without being able to pinpoint why? Maybe something that happened to you in
If your mental illness or substance use disorder has put your life or the lives of others at risk, a judge can intervene and order you to attend treatment. The
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a severe form of anxiety resulting from exposure to a traumatic event. While you might primarily associate PTSD with military veterans who have served in combat,
Some estimates suggest as many as 70% of American adults experience trauma at least once in their lives. Though you might associate the word trauma with violence, rape, abuse or near-death
A lopsided relationship in which one person is always giving and the other is constantly taking is called codependency. If you have a codependent personality, you probably view your self-worth
If someone you care about has started to experiment with drugs, it might be difficult for you to tell unless you’re familiar with the warning signs. Though various substances can
People aren’t born with the innate ability to manage their emotions, which is why young children have temper tantrums in public places before they learn to do better. While emotional
Crying is an excellent outlet for various complex emotions, like anger and grief. You may have even found yourself tearing up because you were happy or surprised. If excessive crying
If you are struggling with a condition like anxiety, depression or PTSD, you aren’t alone – mental health concerns affect millions of Americans every year. This Mental Health Month, understanding
Despite what we know about the risks of drinking, smoking and drug use during pregnancy, maternal drug use still happens when women continue abusing these substances or developing new substance
While ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is commonly associated with schoolchildren, over 4 percent of U.S. adults have the same problem. Most of them have had it all their lives—whether or not
When stress sharpens your focus or motivates you to work harder, it can be beneficial. However, stress has proven to bring a range of adverse health effects, from muscle tension
Do you have medications in your house that were prescribed ages ago, but for some reason never used up? That could mean tragedy waiting to happen. The Dangers of Unused
For many people, alcohol is just another beverage. Unfortunately, the very fact that it’s widely consumed contributes to the widespread fallacy that says alcohol use disorder happens only to the
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by dramatic mood swings. People with this condition can alternate between depressive lows and manic highs, or have episodes with mixed features. Without
Sleep Awareness Week (March 13–19 in 2022) is always scheduled by the National Sleep Foundation to coincide with the first week of Daylight Saving Time—not least because, according to medical
If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you may have insomnia – a common health issue that can have multiple cognitive and physical effects. People with insomnia may
If there’s anything worse than being addicted to drugs or having a severe mental illness, it’s being addicted to drugs and having a severe mental illness. And they do often
When troubled by frequent anxiety attacks, many people find relief in anti-anxiety medications. However, no medicine is free of its own risks, and many people have learned the hard way
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