Mental Health

Mental illnesses affect millions of people worldwide, ranging from mild conditions to severe disorders that can significantly impact daily life. Understanding these conditions can help reduce stigma, foster empathy, and...

When you find yourself in a challenging situation, do you give up, or do you embrace the opportunity for further development? A growth mindset means greeting difficulties with the belief...

There is a lot of misinformation about mental health disorders and their causes. Unfortunately, this leads to a lot of unfair finger-pointing, guilt, and blame. At Highland Hospital Behavioral Health...

Checking in on social media can become such a part of our routine that giving it up for a week or longer may feel really uncomfortable. At Highland Hospital Behavioral...

Adequate sleep and good mental health are closely connected. At Highland Hospital Behavioral Health in Charleston, West Virginia, we think it’s important for people to understand the importance of sleep...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that arrives at the same time each year and resolves after a few months. The bad news is that it comes...

When you are struggling with your mental health, getting the right medications and therapy can be life-changing. To optimize the effectiveness of these professional interventions, it is also important to...

Self-medication is just what it sounds like. People try to treat their own condition without consulting a doctor. They might do this by utilizing over-the-counter or prescription medications or by...

Regardless of our age or diagnoses, change can be really hard. For children, who are still developing their understanding of the world and their coping skills, it can be even...

Realizing that someone you care about is struggling with suicidal ideation can be scary and uncomfortable. You may not know what to say or do to help them stay safe....