Schizophrenia makes it hard to get through everyday tasks such as managing emotions, making decisions, thinking clearly, and interacting with people. It is tough to diagnose schizophrenia as there are currently no medical tests, and other mental health disorders can mimic the symptoms of schizophrenia. Luckily, there are several ways to determine whether or not […]
Category Archives: Treatment
Mental Health, Treatment
What Are the Reasons to Join a Schizophrenic Support Group?
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Jun
Jun
Once you have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or living with someone who has it, you may be feeling confused and scared by this recent discovery. However, schizophrenia support groups build social support, provide resources, answer questions, and allow communication with others going through the same experiences. Schizophrenia support groups can offer you comfort, coping mechanisms, […]
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Jun
Jun
A proper mental health diagnosis is the key to seeking the right course of treatment and making healthier life changes. While depression and bipolar disorder have been recognized by millions of people worldwide, a traditional diagnosis depends on clinical assessments by doctors, psychologists, and psychiatrists and can be more subjective than objective. A new blood […]
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Jun
Jun
Recovery is an opportunity to start over and make your life what you always dreamed it would be. However, you may be skeptical while navigating this process because you don’t trust yourself. After all, how can you trust your gut when it led you down the path of addiction? Learning how to make the right […]
Mental Health, Treatment
How Can I Keep a Relationship With Someone Who Has Avoidant Personality Disorder?
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May
May
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Schizoaffective disorder is when you experience a combination of mood disturbances that you have seen in people with bipolar and schizophrenia. The National Institute of Health says that people with schizoaffective disorder tend to be misdiagnosed. It is important to understand what behaviors are linked with schizoaffective disorder to get a proper diagnosis of what you have […]
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May
May
Antidepressants work by restoring a healthy balance to the chemicals in the brain that impacts your mood. It is important to remember that antidepressants are not a quick fix. Speaking to your therapist about what to expect when you first take antidepressants will prevent surprises as your brain becomes healthier and happier. Improve Your Mood […]
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May
May
There is a profound difference between shyness and having social anxiety. When you experience extreme self-consciousness when speaking to others or being in public, it can be disparaging to have someone tell you “get over it.” Social anxiety is a mental health disorder that can significantly affect a person’s ability to function in daily social […]
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May
May
Having ADHD can make it hard to pay attention and focus. Meditation and mindfulness exercises are all about the practice of focusing on the moment. For people with ADHD, meditation could do wonders for their attention and can be part of their treatment regimen. How Meditation Can Help Your Attention and Self-Control People with ADHD are […]
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May
May
Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate, with the ability to affect any person from a variety of backgrounds, socio-economic classes, races, genders, and more. One group of individuals susceptible to addiction but often left out of modern discourse is those with Asperger’s syndrome. Because of the widespread lack of understanding concerning Asperger’s, those […]
