5 Steps to Mental Well-Being

5 Steps to Mental Well-Being

: Eat, Exercise, Sleep, Meditate, and Social Connection Mental well-being is a crucial aspect of overall health that should be prioritized as much as physical health. Taking care of your mental well-being can help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression, and...
8 Signs of High Functioning Depression

8 Signs of High Functioning Depression

High functioning depression, also known as persistent depressive disorder, and previously called dysthymia, is a form of depression that can be difficult to detect because the symptoms may not be as obvious as those of major depression. For depression to be considered...
PTSD: What is it? What do I do about it?

PTSD: What is it? What do I do about it?

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that can occur in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. This can include events such as a natural disaster, a car accident, sexual or physical abuse, or military combat....
Personality Disorders of Various Kinds

Personality Disorders of Various Kinds

Personality disorders are a type of mental health condition that can have a significant impact on an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. These disorders are characterized by long-term, ingrained patterns of behavior that are inflexible and cause...
Borderline What?

Borderline What?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions. It is a complex and often misunderstood disorder that can have severe consequences for those who...
What Is Bi-Polar?

What Is Bi-Polar?

Bi-polar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is a mental illness that affects approximately 2.6% of the population in the United States. It is characterized by extreme mood swings that range from periods of extreme elation, or mania, to extreme...