Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that involves moods that shift between mania and depression. This serious mental health disorder poses significant challenges to the individual living with it, including difficulty in maintaining employment and meaningful relationships. Bipolar disorder is often hard to diagnose initially. Someone may seek mental health support while in […]

Mental Health Awareness Month, which is celebrated during May, provides an important opportunity to learn more about the state of our country’s mental health. Since everybody has a mental health status, this issue affects everyone. Every May brings new information about mental health disorders, including treatment options and ways to reduce the stigma associated with […]

When we experience feelings of stress or anxiety, pulse rates quicken, muscles tense and we feel a rush of adrenaline and cortisone. These are signs of the fight or flight response, a natural reaction to encounting situations, people or any other triggers that invoke feelings of fear or dread. When anxiety hits, the quickest way […]

Who hasn’t been swept up by a powerful emotion, and then ended up paying the price for overreacting? Whether our emotions are positive or negative, they can have damaging effects whenever they overcome our better judgment. In recovery, it’s vital to build the skill of managing and processing our emotions in healthy, measured ways. This […]

Depression can deplete your energy levels and zap your motivation. Not only is vivacity reduced as a result of depression, but you probably aren’t sleeping well either. That lack of restful sleep can add an additional layer of malaise and listlessness. When feeling depressed, you may lose the desire to do anything productive with your […]