“Dual Diagnosis”: How to Address It
Dual diagnosis is the condition of experiencing a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. Also called co-occurring disorders, dual... Read more.
Am I Enabling? Find Out.
Enabling is when your actions, often rooted in love or concern, unintentionally allow someone’s unhealthy behaviors to continue — especially in the context... Read more.
People Pleasing and Mental Health
People pleasing is a behavioral pattern where individuals prioritize others’ needs, desires and approval over their own well-being — often at the expense... Read more.
Brain Mapping for Mental Health
Brain mapping is a noninvasive technique that measures electrical activity in the brain to identify patterns associated with mental health conditions, such as anxiety,... Read more.
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.