Finding the Right Therapist for You
People often use the terms psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, and therapist interchangeably, and while they are similar, they do not mean the same thing. When trying to maneuver the mental health world to better yourself, it’s a good idea to have a...
The Effects of Trigger Warnings
Within the past month, a controversial decision was made by the University of Chicago. Namely, the university sent letters to each incoming freshman stating that it does not support the idea of ‘trigger warnings’ on campus. This has sparked a massive online debate...
Implement A Mental Health Policy In The Workplace In Five Easy Steps
If you wouldn’t force your employees to come to work with a broken leg or the flu, then you should also recognize the effect that mental illness can have on an employee. According to an estimate made by the National Institute of Mental Health last year, about one in...
The Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Most people know generally what an eating disorder is, but the specific types, causes, and symptoms remain a mystery. Eating disorders, in very broad terms, are disorders revolving around an unhealthy relationship with food. They tend to develop in teenage or young...
Signs and Symptoms of PTSD
Many people associate Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, solely with war veterans. This is no surprise, as PTSD is usually taught as being a condition that affects veterans, and most advertisements for the treatment of PTSD are covered in images of soldiers. Of...
The Signs and Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, has become an offhand trend in society today. People reference it in normal conversation constantly. For example, if an individual runs around cleaning their apartment for a friend that has shown up suddenly, he or she may...
The Signs and Symptoms of Clinical Depression
Clinical depression is a debilitating condition that often occurs in conjunction with other physical or mental health issues. It affects over 10 million American adults, as well as one in eight adolescents. Contrary to popular belief, depression is not just...
The Stages and Behaviors of Alzheimer’s
In behavioral health, alzheimer’s disease has always been a widespread topic of conversation. From resources allocated to research, to support for those diagnosed, to support for the caregivers of those diagnosed, there is no shortage of attempts to cure the disease,...
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