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Friday, January 27th, 2023

Can Behavioral Addictions Cause Mental Health Disorders?

A behavioral addiction is a type of addiction disorder, though it’s not just about substances. Most people with a behavioral addiction do not use drugs or drink alcohol excessively....
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Saturday, January 21st, 2023

Teen Mental Health Statistics in 2022

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry estimates that 20% of teens will have a diagnosable mental health disorder in time. Some of these disorders can be indicative...
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Monday, November 28th, 2022

Behavioral Addictions: What They Are and How to Treat Them

When people hear the word “addiction,” they generally think of a chemical dependency to alcohol, nicotine or illicit drugs. But it’s also possible to develop a behavioral addiction. People...
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Monday, November 21st, 2022

What are the Best Ways to Treat Depression?

Depression is a common medical illness that affects how you think, feel and act. It’s one of the most common mental disorders, affecting millions of people each year. Depression...
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Monday, November 14th, 2022

How to Get Through Thanksgiving in Eating Disorder Recovery

If you are in recovery for an eating disorder, the approaching Thanksgiving holiday might have you feeling more stressed than usual. This is normal, as Thanksgiving is a time...
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Monday, November 7th, 2022

How to Cope When a Loved One Has a Serious Mental Illness

Mental illnesses are disorders that affect the way a person thinks, feels and acts. Like other diseases, mental illness can range from mild to severe. A serious mental illness,...
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Monday, October 31st, 2022

Is it Normal Teenage Behavior or Mental Illness?

It’s not easy being a teenager. Teens are halfway between childhood and adulthood. They are still figuring out who they are while dealing with physical and emotional changes. This...
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Monday, October 24th, 2022

Retail Therapy vs Compulsive Shopping as a Coping Mechanism

With some of the biggest shopping holidays coming up, many people are gearing up to spend money! While most of us shop regularly for food, toiletries and other essentials,...
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Monday, October 17th, 2022

Diagnosing and Treating Co-Occurring Disorders

People who have any combination of two or more substance use disorders and/or mental health disorders are diagnosed as having a co-occurring condition, or dual diagnosis. There are several...
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Monday, October 10th, 2022

What are the Risks of Untreated ADHD in Adults?

The month of October is National ADHD Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the disorder and how it affects children and adults. Even though ADHD was recognized...
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