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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
If you suffered a lot of difficulties in your childhood and you now struggle with mental illness or substance use disorder, this may not be a coincidence. A well-known study by Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that people who survived four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) were more likely [...]
Depression can be a scary diagnosis to receive. Thankfully, a number of treatment options can help people manage their depressive symptoms. Age Matters According to the American Psychological Association, a person’s age makes a difference in how their depression might be treated. Children are less likely than adults to be prescribed medications for depression because [...]
If you’ve been through a stressful event that overwhelmed your ability to cope, then you are a trauma survivor. The good news is that you aren’t alone. A lot of people have had at least one traumatic experience in their lifetime and are generally able to move past the event with time. What Is Trauma? [...]
