How to Help Someone Who Is Suicidal
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in the year 2020, over 14 thousand people died as a result of suicide in the United States alone. Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death and an average of 130 suicides occur per day. These statistics are staggering, and especially heartbreaking if you have lost someone to suicide. While suicide is a tragedy and families and friends deserve due respect, it's also important to take action to prevent suicide in the future and increase awareness on this sensitive and significant topic. Suicide prevention If you have lost someone you love [...]
How to Identify and Challenge Irrational Thinking
We've all been told by well-meaning loved ones at some point that something we did or said was unreasonable. We often make mistakes, act out of an emotional place or get so caught up in our thinking that we make a decision we realize later is illogical. While we all have times when we make decisions without thinking clearly, sometimes people develop irrational thought patterns. This means that rather than an occasional thought that is based on false ideas, a person will struggle to see reality as it is. If you're curious about the definition of irrational thinking, what it [...]
Coping With Depression
We all experiences emotional highs and lows in life. Sometimes we have periods of longer lows or lows that seem more difficult, but if your life has felt like a continual low period for more than two months, it might be time to consider whether clinical depression is the culprit. Understanding depression Depression is a mood disorder that is characterized by persistent sadness. When most people talk about depression they are referring to clinical depression or major depressive order. There are other depressive disorders, like persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression and bipolar disorders. The main feature of major depressive disorder [...]
The Role of Psychiatric Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Addiction affects people mentally and physically and may coexist with mental illness. Learn the benefits of psychiatric therapy in addiction treatment.
How to Handle the Feeling of Giving Up
Keeping recovery goals in mind can help you stay motivated when you feel like giving up. Learn more about what to do when you feel like it's all too much.
Living with Anxiety
Healthy lifestyle habits, combined with the right treatment, can help people successfully manage anxiety. Learn more about living with anxiety here.
Trauma: Types and Stressors
If you've lived through a terrible event and feel unable to move past it, you've likely asked yourself "what is trauma, and do I have it?" While no online quiz can tell you for certain, there are some signs that trauma has impacted your life. A medical or mental health professional can help you determine the extent of the trauma and what to do if PTSD is present. Here's what you need to know about trauma and its aftermath. What is trauma? Trauma is defined by the American Psychological Association as a person's response to a terrible event. While many [...]
Recognizing the Signs and Risk Factors of Suicide
Suicide is a tragic cause of death that has been on the rise in the United States since the early 2000s. It often comes as a shock to the loved ones when it occurs, leaving them feeling guilty and helpless. But there are a number of crucial things we can do to prevent suicide and protect the mental health of everyone involved. By taking the time to understand the risk factors, the causes and the warning signs of suicide, you will be more aware and more prepared to help prevent suicide from occurring. What are the risk factors of suicide? [...]
A Look at Major Depressive Disorder
We've all experienced intense sadness at times and may have stated that we felt depressed. While depression is a common term in today's language and most of us can empathize with the feeling, feeling depressed isn't the same as having a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder. In this article, we'll explain what major depressive disorder is, what major depressive disorder risk factors are, the diagnostic criteria used to identify and treat it, and what you should do if you suspect clinical depression in yourself or someone you know. What is major depressive disorder? Major depressive disorder, often abbreviated as [...]
