CTRLCare Blog & News

Category Archives: Mental Health

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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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,...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
Monday, October 3rd, 2022

National Depression and Screening Month: 3 Things to Know About Depression Screenings

October is an important month for mental health because it’s National Depression and Health Screening Month. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for depression in...
Read More
Monday, September 26th, 2022

October 10th is Mental Health Day. Here are 7 Signs of a Potential Mental Disorder.

The month of October is filled with special dates that bring attention and awareness to mental health. Not only is October National Depression and Health Screening Month, but also...
Read More
Monday, September 19th, 2022

Could a Personality Disorder Be at the Root of Your Loved One’s Behaviors?

Personality disorders are mental health conditions that involve disruptive patterns of thinking, behavior and mood. These patterns are unhealthy and cause significant distress in how a person functions and...
Read More
Monday, August 29th, 2022

Suicide Prevention Week: Which Suicide Prevention Strategies Work?

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and next week (Sept. 4-10) is Suicide Prevention Week. It’s important to use this time to start important conversations regarding mental health and suicide. ...
Read More