Items Tagged With “Mental Illness”

Social media get a bad rap, and sometimes, it's deserved. But I found something wonderful in Facebook I never expected.

There are three types of emotional responses that can seem similar but are, in fact, quite different. 

A significant portion of people will experience some form of a mental illness at one point in their lives. Of this larger number, a portion experiences chronic mental illness which means that the illness is ongoing.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14. This means that a significant portion of those with some type of mental illness began to experience symptoms as a teenager.

Learn about the rates of mental illness based on familial relationship.

Millions of Americans have found relief from depression and other emotional difficulties through therapy. Even so, some people find it hard to get started or to stay in therapy. This brief question-and-answer guide provides some basic information to help individuals take advantage of outpatient (non-hospital) psychotherapy.

Impulse Control Disorders are a collection of clinical entities where patients know the wrongfulness or inappropriateness of their behaviors but have great difficulties controlling them.

Misconceptions about mental illness are pervasive, and the lack of understanding can have serious consequences for millions of people who have a psychiatric illness, according to the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD). 

We sometimes experience setbacks in our personal and professional lives. Here are 7 tips to rebound.

Being needed by furry friends infuses living with mental health challenges with purpose and joy.

Let your loved one know you need to have an important conversation.

The mental illness your spouse suffers with is something that is happening to your entire family. All are affected; it is nobody’s fault. It is not your spouse’s fault; it is not your fault; it is not your children’s fault. IT IS NOBODY’S FAULT. It is an unfortunate illness. It is NOT automatic grounds for divorce, any more than any other disability.

Creating a mentally-healthy environment for you and your family is so important, and has far-reaching effects on relationships, health, academic success, and more. 

When you have a mental health condition, you may not realize how important your overall health is to your recovery. Having poor overall health can get in the way and make recovery harder. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid your recovery and help you feel better. Here are some things you can do.

If you have a family member or friend who’s been diagnosed with a mental illness, you’re probably wondering what you can do to help. Although new forms of therapy and medication make it possible for many individuals to lead full, independent lives, the support of family, friends and peers remains an essential element in the recovery process.

How can a person with mental illness be proud?

Sometimes walking through the door is the biggest step someone can take.