Many adults consider mental illness to be a topic too mature for children, but there are numerous benefits in talking to children about age-appropriate aspects of mental well-being. What a typical teenager is capable of understanding far exceeds the comprehension of the average toddler, so it is important to meet your child where they are [...]
For many people, the holiday season is a joyful time of year that they look forward to for months in advance. For people who struggle to maintain their mental health, the holidays can be a stressful time that threatens their ability to maintain wellness. Holiday Triggers & Your Mental Health According to the California Chapter [...]
Dementia is a diagnosis commonly feared and associated with old age, but most people do not fully understand how it affects a person or their loved ones. Although a third of people over age 85 suffer from some form of disease, many people are not able to distinguish between the normal signs of aging and [...]
Sometimes, people with mental health diagnoses can start to feel like their diagnoses and the professionals who are treating them start to take over their lives. This can be frustrating and even impede progress. A Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a document that empowers people with mental illness to have more choices and a [...]
If you have never experienced therapy or counseling, you may not realize that numerous types of mental health interventions fall under the umbrella of “therapy.” One of these very specific mental health therapies is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). What Can CBT Treat? The American Psychological Association (APA) describes CBT as a good treatment for: Depression [...]
Mental health is gaining more attention and understanding as healthcare professionals and others work to create awareness of mental health disorders. As people are becoming more educated about conditions like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and ADHD, they are gaining more compassion for themselves and others who have these disorders. However, one condition remains a mystery to [...]
If you are being treated for a mental health disorder, it might sometimes feel like the myriad professionals involved in your treatment are driving the process rather than encouraging you to participate in your own recovery. But there are many ways those suffering from a mental illness can engage in their recovery. Journaling is one [...]
Emotional Intensity Disorder (EID), also sometimes called Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), is a mental health condition impacting up to three percent of Americans, according to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), a leading research institution for the condition. Gender Divide While 75 percent of the people who have been diagnosed with EID are [...]
Sometimes life throws a little too much at a person, and they may not have the tools to cope with what they are experiencing. The situation may not cause long-term struggles, but there may be a period of time in which the person has a hard time dealing with everything that is happening to them. [...]
As if life were not challenging enough for people struggling with mental illness or substance use disorder, many people are faced with both at the same time. The condition of experiencing both addiction and mental illness is called co-occurring or dual diagnoses. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 9.2 million [...]
