Broaden your understanding of mental health with articles that cover a wide range of topics, aiming to educate and reduce stigma.
Almost 50 percent of Americans experience extreme stress regularly. People have stress for various reasons, from work or even traumas. And unfortunately, excessive stress can
More than 264 million people around the world suffer from depression, with many more experiencing periodic symptoms. While there are a few types of depression,
Did you know there are multiple types of depressive disorders? For some people who experience chronic feelings of hopelessness or inability to enjoy good news
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that’s surrounded by myths, stigma, and misconceptions. While it isn’t common, it also isn’t as rare as you might
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is very similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) however, it is not as common. Recent studies have shown that roughly 80 to
Most people associate rehab with drug and alcohol addictions. However, there are similar residential mental health facilities that specialize in mental health disorders beyond just
While many Americans are still out of work, some businesses have begun reopening, ending our pandemic staycations. Some people have been able to enjoy self-quarantine
Over the course of the past month, more than 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment. The U.S. Federal Reserve revealed it would be issuing
Being occasionally lonely is a regular part of all of our lives, and it’s never easy to deal with. No matter how many friends we
The term “mental illness” has historically adopted negative connotations from society for years. Until recently, mental illnesses were neglected by medicine and deeply misunderstood. Finally,
Anger is a normal emotion. It triggers a feeling in your brain when the situation is unjust, upsetting, or threatening. We have a misconception that
The causes of mental illness vary, but recent advances surrounding genetic testing for mental health are transforming both diagnosis and treatment options. Most mental illnesses
Antidepressants won’t prevent your depression. Nevertheless, they can support or achieve their symptoms. Tranquil, searching for the correct medication, can yield nearly trial and error.
Depression is a treatable condition. If you are suffering from depression, there is a wide range of mental health treatments and therapies that can help. Unfortunately, beating depression
In the broad spectrum of emotions that we are capable of perceiving, grief is perhaps one of the most intense feelings that detach us from
Inception of EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was designed by Francine Shapiro. Its sole purpose is to alleviate
D’Amore’s Anxiety Treatment Program If you live in the Sacramento area and are seeking treatment for anxiety, you might not be satisfied with your local
Approximately 17.3 million Americans struggle with major depression each year. About 10 million also experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD for short). Both major depressive disorder and SAD are
Over 15 million adults in the United States experience social anxiety disorder. And of those 15 million adults, 36% of them admit to experiencing symptoms
We all have a bad habit or two that’d we love to break. Perhaps yours is that you’re addicted to work, checking your email at
What are Personality Disorders? Personality disorders are different from other types of mental illness. People with personality disorders often have a hard time accepting that
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month In response to the growing need for Substance Abuse Education, President Obama proclaimed October National Substance Abuse Prevention
Imagine that you’re driving your car near your home in Santa Barbara when you’re involved in a traffic accident through no fault of your own.
There are very few people whose lives have not brushed with mental illness or addiction. In fact, they touch everyone, whether we know it or
Can the Internet Help with Anxiety Disorders? Nearly 20% of American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder, less than half of which receive professional treatment.
Split in Two by Trauma A recent article in Wired addresses the aftermath of the devastating 2017 fires in Northern California. The Tubbs Fire, the
How Equine Therapy Increases Self-Compassion and Self-Awareness Self-compassion and self-awareness are improved through equine therapy because both horses and humans are based in the herd
New Moms: Take Care of Your Maternal Mental Health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 women experience symptoms
Suicide Prevention Imagine there were 45,000 more Americans each year. Unfortunately, there were. They committed suicide. These people were your neighbors, teachers, bankers, and
R.E.S.T.: How to Sleep Better at Night Do you have trouble falling asleep and remaining asleep? Find yourself waking up repeatedly throughout the night? Do
