Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has been recognized worldwide in April to bring awareness and education to the causes and prevention of the stress epidemic. Stress is considered a leading cause of many physical, emotional, and mental health concerns. Reducing stress and the consequences it brings begins with awareness of its existence and the many…
There is a complex relationship between substance use disorders and mental health issues. When a person experiences both simultaneously, it is called a dual diagnosis. Most of the time, people struggling with a dual diagnosis only receive treatment for their substance use disorder. Women are also disproportionately more likely to develop a dual diagnosis but…
Anxiety is an expected part of modern life. Uncertainty and doubt can cause us to worry or experience stress. However, anxiety disorders affect millions of Americans. These disorders can cause problems in a person’s personal, family, and professional life. One in five American adults has an anxiety disorder, and it is twice as likely for…
Research shows that more than 30 million Americans will develop an eating disorder at some point. A significant number will also be diagnosed with a co-occurring mood disorder. Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring disorders found with eating disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social anxiety are specific anxiety disorders…
Why Don’t Young People Reach Out For Help With Alcoholism? “Alcohol isn’t really a drug…” “Alcohol is legal!” “It’s not as deadly as heroin- you know what you’re getting!” These are the kinds of excuses that get said every day by teens and young adults. Many young adults who meet the diagnosis for alcohol use…
Social anxiety disorder, which some people refer to as social phobia, is a condition that causes a person to experience extreme fear when they’re in a social setting. People battling a social anxiety disorder may have difficulty meeting new people, talking to people they already know, or attending social gatherings. In addition, many people with…
Valentine’s Day can be a happy day for many people, an exciting time for couples to celebrate their love and build new memories. But for many people, even those in relationships, Valentine’s Day can be a source of stress, anxiety, and even depression. The day can bring to mind past heartbreaks, loneliness, or dissatisfaction in…
Depression is a disposition issue that includes a tireless sentiment of trouble or hopelessness and loss of interest. Oftentimes this loss of interest or sense of futility has no obvious cause, or the cause is not proportionate to the response. Naturally, huge life events like the loss of a loved one, a debilitating illness or…
Depression is a mental illness disorder that can seriously impair your life. It affects virtually every aspect of your being. Depression influences how you act as well as your thoughts and feelings. Its influence on these areas is predominantly negative. We must look for signs of depression within ourselves and society members. About 7.1% of…
On their own, psychiatric conditions and alcohol abuse are difficult to treat. The effects are often even harder to manage and treat when someone struggles with both. Research shows that about 45 percent of people with bipolar disorder also meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder. Left untreated, people with this combination suffer from…