According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, “9% of the U.S. population, or 28.8 million Americans, will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.”[1] While many people have odd eating habits, eating disorders are defined by an overwhelming preoccupation with your body...
When you think of someone who has depression, you might imagine a person who is constantly sad, causing them to have a hard time functioning in their daily life or even just getting out of bed. While depression can certainly cause someone to behave in...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition affecting how you think and feel about yourself and others. The condition often causes self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behaviors, and a pattern of unstable relationships. Oftentimes, a borderline personality disorder is developed after experiencing...
Mental health issues are common in the United States, with 1 in 5 adults experiencing mental illness each year.[1] Unfortunately, it is all too common for individuals who suffer from mental health problems to avoid getting the treatment they need. When mental health issues are...
Living with an untreated mental health condition can be difficult. No matter which condition you suffer from, the symptoms of a psychiatric disorder can greatly impact your ability to function in your daily life. According to John Hopkins Medicine, “An estimated 26% of Americans ages 18...
Mental health is a common issue in the United States. According to research completed by the National Institutes of Health, “Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (52.9 million in 2020).”[1] With that being said, it is clear that mental health...
Eating disorders are a type of mental health condition that affects the way a person eats and thinks about food. The common denominator in eating disorders is that people who suffer from them tend to become obsessive about how their body looks as well as...
While depression and anxiety are two very different mental health conditions, they commonly occur together. Feeling down or being sad is normal and so is having occasional anxiety or stress. However, severe or ongoing feelings of depression and anxiety are signs of an underlying mental...
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition that affects the way a person perceives their body. Oftentimes, people with BDD have extremely low self-esteem regarding a certain part of their body or their entire body in general. This may affect an individual’s ability...
Schizoid personality disorder (ScPD) is a mental health condition that is characterized by a general disinterest in social relationships and a pattern of detachment issues. People with this condition generally: Do not want or enjoy close relationships Rarely experience or express strong emotions Choose hobbies or...
