Mental health issues are becoming better understood and accepted in American society. Most people have some experience with mental health issues or knowledge of a friend or family member who is dealing with them. With greater acceptance and various treatment options ranging from therapy and life coaching to rehabilitation and medication, you would expect people…
A borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorder that is characterized by severe mood swings. BPD causes people to feel a great sense of abandonment that directly affects many parts of their lives. There will be signs you can look out for to understand better if BPD is something to be concerned about. BPD…
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of mania (elevated mood) and depression (low mood). This disorder affects approximately 3% of the adult population in the United States, with women being equally likely to develop bipolar disorder as men. However, bipolar symptoms in women can manifest differently than…
It is quite common to have a co-occurring mental health condition alongside a substance use disorder. In fact, anxiety and panic attacks are often associated with withdrawal symptoms once someone stops using an addictive substance like alcohol. Anxiety disorders can be very disruptive and hinder the path to recovery. Panic attacks and anxiety from alcohol…
What is trauma-informed care? It is a form of care that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and their role in shaping an individual’s life after a trauma. Understanding trauma and its treatment is easier when looking at trauma-informed care examples, goals, and outcomes. These examples and the best treatment outcomes form the basis of…
Anxiety is a natural response to stress and uncertainty, which everyone experiences occasionally. However, when anxiety becomes persistent, overwhelming, and interferes with daily life, it may be classified as an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders affect tens of millions of adults in the United States, and women are twice as likely to be affected as men.…
Unlike many problematic and addictive substances, alcohol is both legal and readily available in the United States. Alcohol consumption is often seen as a social activity or a way to cope with stress. However, many people are unaware that excessive alcohol use can lead to a range of mental health issues, including anxiety. Many social…
Anxiety is a natural human emotion that helps us respond to stress and potential threats. While everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, chronic and excessive feelings of worry and fear can negatively impact one’s mental health, leading to an anxiety disorder. While multiple types of anxiety disorders exist, many tend to be worse at…
If you’re a woman, there’s a good chance that you at least occasionally feel thoroughly stressed out. That’s true, in part, because life is typically stressful for all adults. It’s also true because women must often deal with sources of stress not as familiar to men. Ultimately, unrelieved exposure to stressful situations can leave you…
Rivotril is a trademarked form of clonazepam, one of the many prescription medications classified as benzodiazepines. In America, the same medication is better known under a second trademarked name: Klonopin. Clonazepam is most commonly used as a treatment for seizure disorders. However, your doctor may also prescribe it to you if you’re affected by certain…