In: Trauma
Risky 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…
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What’s Eating Our Patients? The Link Relationship between Trauma and Eating Disorders
Although the evidence to suggest that eating disorders (ED) have a biological basis has been described as irrefutable (e.g., Strober &…
Read MoreDebunking Common Addiction Treatment Myths
Addiction is defined by the inability to abstain from a drug craving or unhealthy behavior, which results in biological and psychological…
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Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative identity disorder, commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder, is a severe posttraumatic psychopathology disorder characterized by the disruption of…
Read MoreNational Prevention Week for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Mental health disorders and substance abuse disorder affect millions of people in the United States each year. These disorders are often…
Read MoreNational Foster Care Month: The Link Between Foster Care and Mental Health Disorders
May is National Foster Care Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the time and commitment from foster parents, family members, volunteers,…
Read MoreHow to Spot Mental Health Red Flags
Teen Angst vs. Teen Anxiety: How to Spot Mental Health Red Flags Worried about the emotional state of your teen or…
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Depression Symptoms in Teens: Why Today’s Teens Are More Depressed Than Ever
The number of suicides among young people has been on the rise in recent years, and many experts attribute this to…
Read MoreWhat is Art Therapy and How It Can Help Me?
Art Therapy: Is it Art, Therapy, or Both? Survivors and Experts Describe the Process “I was suffering from an eating disorder,…
Read MoreShould Teachers Go Back to School for Training in Mental Health?
Teachers and Ed Professionals Say They Are Unprepared to Deal with Mental Health Issues At his administration’s National Conference on Mental…
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