Inpatient Mental Health Approach Inpatient mental health treatment is an essential, life-saving level of care that more people should know about and use, but that is still widely feared, stigmatized, and misunderstood. We think it’s time to erase the stigma. Going to a hospital for…
Mental Health Rehab Overview It is not uncommon for mental illness to walk hand in hand with addiction. While not necessarily a guaranteed circle of cause and effect, many individuals facing challenges like depression, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, or bipolar disorder turn to drugs to cope…
Is autism a mental health diagnosis? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is indeed categorized as a mental disorder—also called a mental illness—in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) [1]. The DSM-5 also classifies autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder (a subcategory of mental disorders). In other…
What is ADHD? ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. People with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be),…
Relationship Attachment Styles Attachment is the bond we form with our first primary caregiver, usually a parent. It’s a universal human phenomenon that starts as early as in the womb, and the way we develop it eventually affects the way we find, keep, and end relationships.…
Why Fear of Abandonment Happens It’s natural to fear losing someone you love. But if you persistently worry about others leaving you, even when there’s no evidence they will, you may be living with abandonment anxiety. Fear of abandonment isn’t a mental health diagnosis, but…
Causes – Schizophrenia Is schizophrenia hereditary? the exact causes of schizophrenia are unknown. Research suggests a combination of physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors can make a person more likely to develop the condition. Some people may be prone to schizophrenia, and a stressful or…
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder? BPD is among several personality disorders (such as paranoid personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) [1], personality disorders are generally characterized by: Entrenched patterns of…
What is Survivor’s Guilt? Survivor guilt is a common experience following traumatic events in which others have died. Survivor guilt is a commonly-used term in both clinical descriptions and lay language and has been identified in a range of trauma-exposed populations, often linked to more…
4 Types of Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that can cause intense mood swings: Sometimes you may feel extremely “up,” elated, irritable, or energized. This is called a manic episode. Other times you may feel “down,” sad, indifferent, or hopeless. This is called a depressive episode.…