Everyone experiences changes in mood. You may feel excited after receiving good news, irritable during a stressful week, or sad when something goes wrong. Bipolar disorder involves more than everyday emotional ups and downs. It causes distinct mood episodes that…
Yes, you can have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and an anxiety disorder at the same time. In fact, anxiety commonly occurs alongside ADHD. The two conditions can also share symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, restlessness, and feeling overwhelmed. When you have both,…
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide, reduce stigma, and remind people that support is available. You don’t have to be a mental health professional to help someone who is struggling. Learning the warning signs…
You may want to stop taking psychiatric medication because you’re feeling better, experiencing side effects, or wondering whether you still need it. But stopping some medications suddenly can cause uncomfortable symptoms or allow the condition being treated to worsen. If…
Mental health conditions and substance use disorders don’t just affect one person; they often impact the entire family. Communication may become strained among family members, trust can be broken, and loved ones may feel unsure how to help or where…
Starting residential mental health treatment can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never received this level of care before. Learning more about what happens during residential mental health treatment can give you peace of mind to take the next step. You…
Watching your adult child struggle with their mental health can be heartbreaking, especially when they don’t believe they need help or refuse treatment. You may feel worried, frustrated, or unsure what to do next or how to help an adult…
Leaving the hospital after getting treatment for a mental health crisis is an important milestone, but it isn’t the end of your recovery journey. In many ways, it’s the beginning of the next phase of healing. It’s normal to feel…
Everyone experiences strong emotions from time to time. Feeling angry after an argument, anxious before a big event, or overwhelmed during a stressful period are normal parts of life. But when emotions feel difficult to manage, happen more intensely than…
A mental health crisis can happen to anyone. Sometimes it develops suddenly after a traumatic event, while other times it builds gradually as symptoms become more difficult to manage. Knowing how to recognize the warning signs can help you or…