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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...