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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 treatment specific to your treatment needs. This means your eating disorder and any […]
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. […]
Addiction and mental health challenges impact people in different ways. However, the emotional effects of these illnesses are not limited to the person who suffers from symptoms. The person’s actions (whether intentional or unintentional) can, and often do, filter down to their loved ones and friends. When you abuse alcohol or drug or experience certain […]
For many women, pregnancy and childbirth are amazing and life-changing experiences. Your body and mind experience many changes during pregnancy and the days and weeks following childbirth. For some, these changes can lead to depression. Often, postpartum depression symptoms resolve within a few days after birth. However, some women experience pervasive and painful symptoms that […]
Statistics provided by the National Eating Disorder Association estimate that approximately thirty million people in the United States suffer from an eating disorder. Worldwide that number is more than double. The problem with statistics on eating disorders is they are often inaccurate. This is because many sufferers do not come forward and speak to a […]
Rumination disorder or rumination syndrome is widely misunderstood. Because rumination disorder is quite rare, many people do not understand its symptoms. Rumination syndrome is a type of feeding and eating disorder. Rumination disorder is a familiar condition in babies and individuals with developmental disabilities. However, it can occur in anyone, regardless of age. Signs and […]
Body image struggles occur for people of all ages and genders. In today’s social media and technology-focused environment, it is easy to look at others online and on television and aspire to look like someone else. This desire is often fueled by a perceived defect in one’s own physical appearance. This describes the symptoms of […]