With dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, it can often feel like there are endless options for partners right at your fingertips. As a result, people are quick to break off relationships. Psychiatrist and author Dr. Carole Lieberman says, “Nowadays, people are often too quick to give up on relationships because, in the back of […]
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When feelings of intense sadness, anger or stress get the better of us, it’s human nature to seek relief from our pain — even if it hurts us. Self-harm, also known as nonsuicidal self-injury, refers to deliberately injuring yourself without suicidal intent. People use self-harm as a “release valve” to externalize the emotional pain that
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Scandals have made headlines recently involving sexual abuse of minors in major organizations such as the Catholic Church, Southern Baptist Convention, Boy Scouts of America, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It’s no surprise, then, that thousands of people are living day to day with highly traumatic memories. Trauma, particularly in children,
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Mental health can be a touchy subject, especially when yours is affected. However, like other body parts, the brain can get sick and change how you think, feel and behave. Your ability to handle stress, control your emotions and act like yourself will also be affected until you resolve the mental health problem. Everyone deals
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In the United States, more than 20% of adults have some type of mental illness. Although counseling, medications and other treatments are helpful, it’s also important for people with mental illnesses to receive support from their friends and family members. If you’re thinking about serving as a mental health advocate for someone you love, here’s
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Recovery is a multifaceted process. Giving up drugs and alcohol — and staying clean — isn’t always a straight path. There may be obstacles and difficulties on the journey to the new and improved you. However, it’s a road worth traveling and one others have successfully traversed. Recovery quotes may help you gain strength and
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Recovering from alcohol use disorder (AUD) can be a long journey. For many who choose to stop drinking, the path is strewn with obstacles and detours. Dry drunk syndrome is one of the stumbling blocks that can impact people on this journey. What is a dry drunk? Alcoholics Anonymous coined the term to describe someone
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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 disorder, and plenty of folks
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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 is the one for you.
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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 activities. If these symptoms sound
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