While everyone deals with some sort of mental health-related issue in their lives, some people struggle with mental health conditions. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, while 1 in 20 deal with...
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions, affecting 40 million adults every year.[1] There are several different types of anxiety disorders and each one of them can make it difficult to function properly in...
Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that includes the symptoms of schizophrenia and a mood disorder. Individuals with this condition may experience hallucinations, delusions, and symptoms of mania or depression. Schizoaffective disorder is not a common mental illness, with a lifetime prevalence of only...
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...
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...
Personality disorders are mental health conditions that affect the way an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 9% of the U.S. population is diagnosed with a personality disorder.[1] The most common personality disorder is known as borderline personality...
Heroin addiction is known to be one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. Heroin is a powerful and addictive opioid. Abusing heroin can lead to a range of serious consequences to your health, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Using heroin for even a short time can...
Co-occurring disorders are characterized by an individual having a substance use disorder and at least one additional mental health condition. For example, an individual who suffers from alcoholism and bipolar disorder has co-occurring disorders. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “approximately 9.2...
Watching your loved one struggle with the disease of addiction is exhausting, terrifying, and stressful. When your loved one finally decides to enter rehab, you will probably feel a sense of relief. Knowing that they are safe, supported, and receiving treatment for their substance abuse...
Millions of people in the United States live with substance abuse or addiction or mental health conditions. Left untreated, addiction and mental illness can severely impact the lives of people living with the conditions in a wide range of ways. When someone lives with either...
