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I'm in Mental Crisis: How Can I Get Help?

I’m in Mental Crisis: How Can I Get Help?

Prolonged stress or exposure to trauma can cause a mental crisis. Being in a mental crisis can make everyday activities, such as brushing your teeth or talking to people, that much harder. It can make emotions feel more intense and overwhelming.…
Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder and What to Do Next

Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder and What to Do Next

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, as its commonly known, is a developmental disorder that first appears in early childhood. Roughly one in 36 children are diagnosed with some form of ASD, making the condition very common. The reason ASD is…
How Can Alter Behavioral Health Help Me Replace Negative Behavioral Patterns With Healthy Ones?

How Can Alter Behavioral Health Help Me Replace Negative Behavioral Patterns With Healthy Ones?

People's emotions and behavior are connected. Negative thoughts and emotions can lead to inappropriate coping methods, such as using substances or having unsafe sex. However, with the proper skills and tools, you can manage your emotions and…
How Can I Effectively Manage Bipolar Disorder In the Workplace?

How Can I Effectively Manage Bipolar Disorder In the Workplace?

When a person has bipolar disorder, they will find that it weaves itself into all aspects of their life. This holds true for both home and work. When bipolar begins affecting someone's job, it can start to feel overwhelming in an entirely new…
How Can CBT Help Me Prioritize My Mental Health?

How Can CBT Help Me Prioritize My Mental Health?

Before COVID, it was not uncommon for a person to be told they could only take a certain number of sick days. It was a bit taboo to use those days for mental health care. Since the pandemic has exposed everyone to new viruses and stressors,…
What Is Stress Response Syndrome?

What Is Stress Response Syndrome?

For many people, stress is a daily issue. However, there are times in our lives when something causes us so much stress that our response may feel overwhelming. That is when people may develop stress response syndrome. How Does Stress Affect…
The Myths and Realities of Bipolar Disorder and Its Treatments

The Myths and Realities of Bipolar Disorder and Its Treatments

Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and patterns of behavior. These shifts are unusual and disorganized, contributing to increased stigma and judgment toward those with this disorder.…
Managing the Co-Occurring Disorders Associated With OCD

Managing the Co-Occurring Disorders Associated With OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects an estimated 1.2% of Americans annually. Anxiety disorders are known to co-occur with other mental health disorders and substance use disorders (SUD). When one condition…
Different Treatment Options to Help a Loved One Overcome Trauma

Different Treatment Options to Help a Loved One Overcome Trauma

Trauma can be very difficult to live with. When left untreated, it generally results in anxiety and fear. These responses to trauma are expected from the body. While they are typical, the effects of trauma should not be ignored. When left untreated,…