What time we wake up in the morning can make an impact on our mental health. There are “morning larks” who tend to wake up early and “night owls” who prefer to sleep in. A new study by JAMA Psychiatry says that waking up one hour earlier can reduce your depression by 23%, helping you […]
Monthly Archives: August 2021
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Emotional dysregulation is a behavioral pattern of someone who has a hard time managing powerful emotions. As stated in an article by Cambridge University, “Emotion dysregulation is defined as patterns of emotional experience or expression that interfere with goal-directed activity.” Seeking out treatment for emotional dysregulation opens the door for learning how to control your […]
Catatonia may develop in people who have schizophrenia. These are periods when someone is hardly moving or responding. If catatonia is a factor in your schizophrenia, it is important to learn about the variety of treatment options available. Risk Factors Catatonic schizophrenia means having symptoms such as no psychomotor activity, limited verbal responses, mimicking another […]
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Addiction does not discriminate, which means that it can tragically affect anyone from any background. However, it does present differing challenges for specific groups of people. For example, men face different problems in recovery than women do, laying out the need for these to be addressed. Many men can become deflated in recovery when they […]
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Bipolar disorder is a mental illness defined by extreme mood swings. Being on medication can help you stabilize the manic moods bipolar disorder causes. By knowing what the most effective medications for bipolar disorder are, you will get an idea of which medications will be of use to you when seeking treatment. Mood Stabilizers Lithium […]
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When you are at the beginning of recovery, it is best to stay away from social situations where people are drinking. When attending social events, whether they are work-related or personal, you likely will be offered a drink or asked why you are not partaking. There are several practical reasons you can use to explain […]
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Addiction can cause numerous challenges in your life, especially when it comes to your physical health. For example, due to feeling hungover, depressed, or isolated from your usual friend group, you may stop getting the necessary exercise needed to maintain your overall health and well-being. For these reasons, many facilities across the US offer […]
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Millions of Americans struggle with bipolar disorder. Studies have suggested that bipolar disorder comes with the risk of coronary heart disease when taking certain mood stabilizers. Due to bipolar disorder often being treated with therapy and medications, psychiatrists and physicians have the power to decrease the patient’s chances of suffering heart issues and strokes. Risk […]
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Raising children and being worried about their well-being can bring up a whole lot of anxiety. Imagine being a parent already with anxiety and making a number of mistakes as a result of it. By learning how to manage your anxiety, you can teach your child how to be confident and resilient compared to letting […]
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The opioid crisis has severely impacted the United States since it began in the 1990s. Several states have put programs into place to help educate and protect their citizens. Texas is one of these states, publishing information daily about opioid statistics and treatment information. Individuals that use opioids in Texas may be unaware of the […]
