Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder that involves extreme shifts in mood, behavior, and energy levels. The key symptoms of bipolar disorder include episodes of mania and depression that interfere with a person’s day-to-day life. According to the Cleveland…
Some 29.5 million Americans 12 and older experience alcohol use disorder (AUD), or alcoholism, according to National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) data. That’s roughly 13% of the roughly 219 million Americans who have reported consuming alcohol during their lifetime…
Loneliness has been referred to as an epidemic that can lead to an array of negative health effects, reports UChicagoMedicine. When someone experiences loneliness, they are in a state of mind in which they feel disconnected from other people. In…
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s all too easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of stress and anxiety. While some degree of worry is inevitable in life, some people deal with a more pervasive and…
In the conversation about what happens in the final moments before death, there is a lot of focus on the physical and even slightly unexplainable phenomena. While the physical elements entail loss of appetite, slowing down of internal organ function, and…
Unfortunately, seeing a therapist and focusing on your mental health is sometimes accompanied by stigma. Regardless of whether this negativity comes from outside sources or is completely internalized, it is true that many people view mental disorders as a form…
Marijuana is often thought of as a depressant, as many people report feelings of relaxation, laughter, slowed reaction time, and even euphoria when using the drug (per National Institute on Drug Abuse). But did you know that marijuana is also categorized…
According to InStyle, actress and singer Demi Lovato first opened up about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011. In 2024, People reported that the former Disney star partnered with a collective of mental health organizations to form the organization…
Accessible any time of day from any location, mental health apps have made mental health services increasingly available to those seeking support, reports the National Institute of Mental Health. Technology-based well-being apps come with a variety of benefits. Among them…
In a world where people are so focused on their physical appearance, it’s normal for someone to feel insecure about their weight from time to time. For some individuals, however, their body weight insecurities can take over their lives, and…
