In: Bipolar Disorder
Increasing Emergency Room Visits & Challenges African-American Youth Face in Mental Health
Researchers said approximately 17.1 million children in the U.S. have a mental health disorder. Furthermore, between 2% and 5% of emergency…
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Understanding Mental Health Through Literature
Whether you are fighting a continuous battle with drugs and alcohol, currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder or struggling with…
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Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Shorter daylight, colder temperatures and the beginning of fall and winter can trigger feelings of low mood, lack of motivation, loss…
Read MoreRisky Business: Habits and Behaviors that Increase the Risk of Developing a Mental Health Disorder
According to statistics, approximately one in five Americans will be affected by a mental health condition at least once in their…
Read MoreMost 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…
Read MoreMental 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…
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Suicide in Adolescents
Suicidal ideations are thoughts involving killing oneself and often are directly related to mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar…
Read MoreAre 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…
Read MoreHow the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why is a Potential Trigger for Suicide and Mental Illness
It is difficult to survive a day in the office or a night out with friends, browse social media or overhear…
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Bipolar Disorder Types: Bipolar Disorder Type I Compared to Bipolar Disorder Type II
Bipolar disorder is generally misconstrued as a disorder of rapidly ricocheting moods that go from deep misery to extraordinary elevated self-belief…
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