Body Dysmorphic Disorders
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which a person becomes obsessively focused on perceived flaws in their... Read more.
Understanding and Addressing Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorders)
What is Trichtillomania Trichotillomania, also known as hair-pulling disorder, is a mental health condition that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out... Read more.
Seasonal Affective Disorder – Explaining the Cause
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, most commonly in... Read more.
Holistic or Alternative Therapies for Mental Health
What are Holistic Options for Mental Healht? Holistic and alternative therapies for mental health refer to nontraditional approaches that address the mind, body... Read more.
What to Know about Benzodiazepine Abuse
Benzodiazepine abuse refers to the misuse of prescription sedatives like Xanax, Ativan or Valium, which can lead to dependence, overdose and serious mental and physical... Read more.
SSRI Abuse – What to Know
What is SSRI Abuse? SSRI abuse refers to the misuse of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a class of antidepressants, in ways not prescribed by a medical provider.... Read more.
How Phobias Can Affect Mental Health and Wellness
What is a Phobia? A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, activity or situation that can significantly disrupt daily life and mental health.... Read more.
Sleep Disorders: The Mental Health Impact
Sleep disorders are conditions that interfere with the quality, duration or timing of sleep and can significantly affect your mental health. Getting good sleep isn’t... Read more.
“I’m Fine”: Signs of Downplaying Mental Health
Downplaying mental health means minimizing, hiding or ignoring emotional distress, often by pretending everything is okay when it’s not. You might smile through... Read more.
Common Manipulative Tactics
Manipulation tactics are strategies people use to influence or control others through deception, guilt or emotional coercion — often without the other person realizing... Read more.