Common Symptoms of High-Functioning Autism in Women
High-functioning autism can be hard to spot, especially in adulthood. Getting a diagnosis as a woman in adulthood can be even harder, because the condition is typically stigmatized as a “male condition.” Autism presents differently in men versus women, and the diagnostic rate is three boys for every one girl. When someone has high-functioning autism, […]
How Does a Person With Bipolar Disorder Think?
Bipolar disorder is a confusing mental health condition that is often misunderstood. It is less common than conditions like anxiety. 4% of U.S. adults will be diagnosed with bipolar disorder at some point in their life. Out of this 4%, an estimated 82% had serious impairment with their condition – including memory and concentration impairment. […]
How to Tell if Someone is Bipolar: Red Flags to Watch Out For
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that is often misunderstood. Approximately 4% of U.S. adults will experience bipolar disorder at some point in their life. Of this 4%, an estimated 82% had serious impairment with their condition – making it the highest percentage of impairment amongst mood disorders. With bipolar disorder, early intervention […]
Sleep Anxiety: Why Do You Get a Rush of Anxiety When Falling Asleep?
Sleep anxiety makes it incredibly hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. It manifests as stress, nervousness, or fear surrounding falling asleep. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in the U.S. and sleep anxiety is becoming increasingly more common. What is Sleep Anxiety? Sleep anxiety means an individual has fear or worries surrounding […]
How to Deal with Crippling Anxiety?
Crippling anxiety can make it hard for you to function in day to day life. It can be triggered by social settings, unknown factors, driving, and more. Everyone’s condition looks different, but knowing how to deal with crippling anxiety can make it easier to function daily. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in […]
What is Crippling Depression? – Symptoms and Treatment Options
Depression is a debilitating mental health condition. Crippling depression is the most severe form of the condition. The condition is most often associated with acute sadness and hopelessness – lasting for long periods of time. Understanding crippling depression will help you recognize symptoms and signs in yourself or a loved one. Education allows for early […]
10 Symptoms of High-Functioning Depression
Depression is a mental health condition that is often associated with acute sadness or hopelessness. However, it can also come along with many other symptoms and signs. Signs of functional depression may be harder to spot. High functioning depression means that an individual is struggling with depression symptoms but they are still able to function […]
Understanding Schizophrenia
24 million people, or 0.32% of the worldwide population are affected by schizophrenia. It is a complex condition. Doctors diagnose most people between the ages of 16 and 30, typically after their first episode of psychosis. Hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior often accompany this condition. People diagnosed with this mental health condition require […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment modality that can be used to treat depression. It’s based on the belief that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected. If we change thoughts and behavior, we can improve overall well-being. We achieve this by developing coping mechanisms and building skills. What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? […]
The Deep Connection Between Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health issue that affects at least an estimated 1.6% of all American adults. It is a mental illness that affects a person’s ability to control their own emotions, which can result in impulsive behaviors, poorly developed relationships with others, and poor self-esteem. It is an issue that […]
