Mental Health Hotline Articles
Do I Have a Personality Disorder?
If you had a personality disorder, would you know it? More importantly, would you know how to manage it? The term “personality disorder” might feel like a burden or an embarrassment, but it’s nothing to be ashamed or afraid of. About 9% of American adults have some kind of personality
Differences Between Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment
You’ve decided to enter substance abuse treatment, or you’re looking into the possibilities. This is a huge but intimidating step in the recovery process — you should be proud of yourself for acknowledging you need help. However, once you’ve made the choice, it can be difficult to know which route
National Depression Screening Day
If you’re part of the 29% of U.S. adults diagnosed with depression, you know how difficult it is to live with. Depression is a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you think, feel and behave. You may have persistent feelings of sadness and struggle to complete day-to-day
Understanding Emotional Defense Mechanisms
Did you know that a recent study found that more than half of respondents used at least one emotional defense mechanism? Many people use these mechanisms to help them deal with circumstances their brains find traumatic or uncomfortable, like perceived threats, guilt, shame or anxiety. While some of these mechanisms
Serotonin’s Role in Depression
Serotonin is one of the “feel good” chemicals the body uses to regulate mood. When your serotonin levels are normal, you tend to sleep better, have a good appetite, feel less anxiety and generally feel calm and balanced. When serotonin levels are low, you might feel down and have low
Mental Health Associations with Passive Aggression
Have you ever lived with someone who avoids all perceived conflict? Maybe a roommate dodges your calls when you’re upset or won’t talk about household issues. Passive-aggressive behaviors can include everything from giving you the silent treatment to sulking or playing the victim. What Is Passive Aggression? Before you can