How To Ask For Help With Depression

Depression is an isolating and lonely illness, but getting some support from other people can help to keep sufferers going. The numbers of sufferers are increasing year on year. In Los Angeles County alone, reports of depression have gone up since 1999 by 50%. Yet, it’s often difficult to know when to get help, and […]

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Why Do Veterans Experience PTSD?

In recent years it has become evident that many people leaving the military suffer from a condition known as PTSD or post traumatic stress disorder. Sufferers find it difficult to readjust to civilian life, feeling emotionally disconnected and numb, on edge, or close to panic. These symptoms make it hard to cope with everyday life, […]

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How Does Wealth Affect Happiness

Most people think that the richer they are, the happier they become. However, evidence shows that this isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, recent studies have shown that the more money you have, the more likely you are to suffer from depression and other mental health problems. A recent study pointed out that once a […]

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How to Support Someone Recovering from an Eating Disorder

Eating disorder recovery can feel like a lonely road, but you shouldn’t have to walk it alone. Your support system plays an important role in helping you recover from an eating disorder. But what exactly is a support system, and how involved should they be in eating disorder recovery? If you or someone you love […]

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Can People With Mental Illness Recover?

One of the biggest questions people have after being diagnosed with a mental illness is “can you truly recover from mental illness?” This question has divided the mental health community for years. Some people believe full recovery from mental illness is possible, while others believe that mental illnesses simply wax and wane — and that […]

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How Bipolar Disorder Affects Families

Anyone whose loved one struggles with mental illness knows that mental illness affects more than just the individual diagnosed. The far-reaching effects of mental illness stretch across families, impacting everything from finances to physical health. Bipolar disorder is a form of mental illness that can take an especially hard toll on families. Watching a loved […]

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What Is Culturally Competent Health Care?

Although we may all agree diversity is a positive thing for our society, it’s no secret that it presents some unique challenges too, especially for providers of health care services. This is why culturally competent healthcare has become so important these days. The USA is a melting pot of cultures, and people from all over […]