Most Common Mental Health Disorders in the United States
The first week of October is National Mental Health Awareness week and understanding the differences between mental health disorders and the...
Mental Health Awareness Week October 1-7, 2017
During Mental Illness Awareness Week on Oct. 1-7, 2017, National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) and other mental health participants across...
Suicide in Adolescents
Suicidal ideations are thoughts involving killing oneself and often are directly related to mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar...
Substance Abuse: A Disease Among the Elderly
Substance abuse affects every age, gender and ethnicity, but individuals may choose to use different substances depending on their age. For...
The Truth About Polysubstance Abuse
Polysubstance abuse refers to the consumption of one or more illicit substances over a defined period or simultaneously. It was once...
The Obsession with Beauty and How it is Linked to Depression in Teens
Barbie dolls, GI Joe dolls and Victoria Secret’s lingerie angels are just a few icons that have shaped the way young...
The Ups and Downs of Drug Treatment Coverage in the United States
“Courtney Griffin was addicted to heroin and ready to get help. She packed up her things, and her mom drove her...
Overview of Stimulants
Stimulants or “uppers” are chemicals that induce feelings of euphoria, a racing heartbeat and alertness in the body. These substances can...
Are Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia Related?
Oftentimes, it may be difficult for professionals, let alone the general public, to differentiate between mental health disorders especially when two...