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What Type of Personality Disorder Do I Have?

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Can Addiction Cause Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar Disorder and Addiction

Having a co-occurring mental health disorder alongside addiction has its own set of unique challenges. Many often wonder if addiction can cause mental illness or vice versa, but the truth is that they both feed off each other, making each other worse over time if treatment is not sought out.  Bipolar disorder is a mental […]

What’s the Difference Between Mania and Hypomania

What Are the Mental Health Effects of Different Types of Abuse?

Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood due to media portrayals of the disorder within movies, TV shows, newscasts, and more. For this reason, an increasing amount of stigma has resulted from a lack of knowledge surrounding bipolar disorder. One facet of this mental health disorder that is commonly misunderstood is mania. Often portrayed as a sudden […]

Bipolar Disorder or Autism – What is it?

Shared Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder and Autism
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Consequences of Misdiagnosis in Mental Health

Consequences of Misdiagnosis in Mental Health

Mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness. Unfortunately, many people living with a mental illness get misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed where their symptoms are overlooked by a doctor. By becoming aware of which mental illnesses go unnoticed, you can recognize the importance of getting your symptoms checked and advocate for yourself better as a […]

Schizophrenia and Addiction

Schizophrenia and Addiction

Co-occurring disorders, such as addiction and mental health disorders, are often treated simultaneously at numerous treatment facilities across the United States. Common mental health disorders treated at these facilities include depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more. Understanding how addiction and co-occurring disorders affect each other can give individuals a better idea of what […]

Different Kinds of Therapies to Try in 2022

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How to Cope with Holiday Depression and Anxiety

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As wonderful as the holidays can be, they are also frequently a source of stress for families. People get depressed around the holidays for many reasons. It could be they lost a loved one and miss them at gatherings, things are tense with family members, past trauma and pain haven’t been resolved, or any combination […]

Mocktail Ideas for a Sober Holiday

Mocktail Ideas for a Sober Holiday

If you are considering an alcohol rehab program, it can be hard to face events where you know that others may be drinking. But with these three delicious mocktail ideas, you can still take part in the joy of holiday celebrations. Alta Loma Transformational Service’s alcohol addiction program can help you get through the holidays […]