Tag : mental-health-2

Recognizing the Warning Signs of Suicide

Jun 6, 2016

Suicide is not something you should ignore. Take a look at some of these warning signs and remember that there are people who can help. Depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and postpartum depression are all mental illnesses with a high [...]

What are the Symptoms of Postpartum Depression?

May 23, 2016

Postpartum depression should not be ignored. The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions in a new mother. From the excitement and joy of a new baby to the fear and anxiety that you won’t be a good parent. Being overloaded by t[...]

Is Therapy Right for Me?

May 9, 2016

Therapy can help you work through many different problems you may be having. In a fast-paced society, people are juggling more and more unrealistic demands on their time and energy. From balancing a 40-hour work week to raising a family or havi[...]

What is Psychotherapy?

Apr 22, 2016

There are many different kinds of psychotherapy you can experience. There are many stigmas associated with mental health and its therapies. But in recent years, there has been many attempts to break this stigma and the bring it for the forefron[...]

Part 2: The Moods of Bipolar Disorder

Feb 29, 2016

People suffering from bipolar disorder can experience a wide array of moods. Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition that is full of unpredictable ups and downs. Now that we know what bipolar disorder is and how it can be helped, it is importa[...]

Part 1: What is Bipolar Disorder?

Feb 19, 2016

Does anyone really know what bipolar is or how it can affect you or your family? Let's take a moment to discuss this disorder and some treatment options available to you. We all have ups and downs but when you suffer from bipolar disorder, it c[...]

The Signs of Childhood Depression

Jan 27, 2016

Childhood depression can be crippling for many children. Do you know what the signs are? “Cheer up, you’re young,” and “you need to calm down” are just two of the things children with depression often hear from their elders on a daily basis. Bu[...]

What is Art Therapy?

Jan 15, 2016

Art therapy is used for all ages and abilities as a way of self-expression and discovery. Although art therapy is a fairly new practice, art has been used to convey thoughts and ideas since the oldest cave people first drew on the walls in Cant[...]

Mental Health: Having a Successful Counseling Experience

Oct 2, 2015

Whether you are struggling through a specific event or trying to manage your mental health on a long term scale, counseling is always a helpful tool. Whether the counseling takes place in a group, with a family, or one-on-one, counseling allows [...]

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Part 1

Aug 7, 2015

By Jacqueline Redmond PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Most of us only hear about this when something happens and calls our attention to it. Often this is after we hear on the news about terrifying public incidents in which individuals i[...]

Childhood Mental Health Problems: Will They Grow Out of Them?

Jul 24, 2015

It may be no surprise to you that a child with mental illness will have a difficult time transitioning into adulthood. But a recent study is showing that even the mildest of mental health issues in children can cause difficult transitions. A re[...]