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 […]

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Is Post Partum Depression Common?

During pregnancy and after it, your mind and body go through a lot of changes. The physical and emotional upheaval can take its toll, and in some women, postpartum depression is the result. This type of depression is often misunderstood and it takes many women by surprise. After all, being a new mom is supposed […]

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How to Manage Your Mental Health While Caring for Others

44 million Americans care for older adults and adults with disabilities who live in the community. These caregivers receive no pay. Instead, they selflessly dedicate much of their lives to taking care of family members, helping them lead full and happy lives despite physical limitations. However, as Suzanne Mintz, President and Co-Founder of the National […]

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Are PTSD and BPD Related?

Seven percent of the U.S. population will have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetimes, while nearly six percent of the U.S. population will have borderline personality disorder (BPD). But how many of these diagnoses overlap? Research consistently shows that having one mental health condition makes you more likely to develop another. However, it appears […]

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What Does Anorexia Feel Like?

At least 30 million people in the United States suffer from an eating disorder at any given time, with 0.9 percent of women suffering from anorexia nervosa (or anorexia for short) in their lifetime. Anorexia is the most deadly mental illness, with 1 in 5 deaths associated with anorexia owing to suicide. To someone who […]