Mental Health & Treatment Blog

Nov

Can You Take Time Off for Mental Health?

The idea of taking a mental health day is not new, nor should it be frowned upon. Taking a day off from obligation, responsibility and other stressors that may lead to burnout or worsening mental illness is a crucial part of self-care. Most people would not hesitate to call out sick if they experienced an […]

Debunking 3 Myths About Schizophrenia Symptoms

Oct

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Debunking 3 Myths About Schizophrenia Symptoms

Schizophrenia symptoms are severe mental health conditions that interfere with one’s ability to manage emotions, make decisions, think clearly, and relate to others. Schizophrenia is a long-term, complex condition that affects many areas of one’s life. Although precise statistics on the prevalence of schizophrenia in the population are difficult to measure, researchers believe it is […]

Oct

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How to Spot Symptoms of OCD

OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a mental health condition often referenced in jest. It is not uncommon to hear people refer to someone as “being OCD” due to the individual’s particular behavioral tendencies. Looking at OCD in this manner minimizes the significant impact living with obsessive-compulsive symptoms can have on one’s overall well-being. To better […]

The Shocking Link Between Anorexia and Diabetes|Is Instagram Actually “Friendly”? How Instagram Affects Mental Health

Sep

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The Shocking Link Between Anorexia and Diabetes

Studies indicate patients with type 1 diabetes are more than twice as likely to have co-occurring anorexia. This may sound surprising to some. Many people know that those with type 1 diabetes are at a greater risk for several medical complications, including nerve damage, eye disease, and kidney disease. But, many are unaware of the […]

Sep

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What is Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional intelligence or emotional quotient (EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage emotions in positive, healthy ways to communicate effectively, relieve stress, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. This helps adults build stronger relationships, succeed at school and in future employment endeavors, and achieve their career and personal goals. It can […]

3 Reasons Why You Should NEVER Self-Diagnose an Eating Disorder

Aug

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3 Reasons Why You Should NEVER Self-Diagnose an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders are mental health conditions that require specialized, professional treatment. The potential medical and mental health dangers associated with untreated eating disorders cannot be understated. Getting help to heal from an eating disorder requires choosing a program that offers individualized, specialized eating disorder treatment specific to your needs. This means your eating disorder and […]

What are the Physical Effects of Bulimia?

Aug

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What are the Physical Effects of Bulimia?

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by various abnormal and harmful eating patterns. The effects of an eating disorder do not stop at weight loss or gain. They can have significant and debilitating mental, physical, and psychological health. Over ten thousand Americans lose their lives to complications related to an eating disorder yearly. […]