Depression Affects Health Depression is a low mood that causes a person to feel extremely sad and lack interest. It can negatively affect a person’s health, especially if left untreated. Weight Gain/Loss A person that is depressed can experience unexpected weight gain or loss. A person may use eating as a coping mechanism, or have… Read more
Possible Signs of Depression Teen depression negatively affects a teenager emotionally, mentally and physically. Here are a few ways to determine if a teenager may be depressed. Loss of Interest Teenagers that suffer from depression will become disinterested in some of their favorite activities, such as sports and watching television. Withdrawal Social withdrawal is another… Read more
The Feeling of Anxiety During adolescence, a teenage will experience psychological and physical changes that may cause them to behave differently. However, it’s important to distinguish these changes from mental disorders. Mood Disorders A mood disorder results in extreme elevations or drops in a person’s mood. Common mood disorders a teenage may experience are bipolar… Read more
The Feeling of Anxiety Anxiety is accompanied by feelings of fearfulness and possible one or more unpleasant physical symptoms. Conditions where anxiety is a main symptom are known as anxiety disorders, and there are different types. Phobic Anxiety Disorder A phobia is a strong fear of a thing or event. Coming in contact with, or… Read more
Family Violence: Trauma from family violence can predispose an individual to PTSD. It has been shown that the disturbing memories are greater contributors to the biological and psychological dimensions of PTSD than the event itself. Genetics: There is evidence that vulnerability to PTSD is hereditary. Approximately 30% of the variance in PTSD is caused from… Read more
When most people get diagnosed with a mental illness they think this is the end of their world. They think that there’s a part of their mind that they have no control over. Mental illness is not a curse; it’s just a different way of thinking. Mental illness is an inner battle you will face… Read more
If you or a family member or going through an emotional or anxiety based breakdown it is important for you to find a psychiatrist that will help you through the issues you are facing. If you are sending your child to psychiatry than the doctor will help keep you informed with what they are going… Read more
ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is common in most adults. What most people don’t understand about ADHD is that it affects more than just your ability to focus on work and personal projects; it also affects your ability to think in a straight line. Most people with ADHD also have a tie to depression and… Read more
Being diagnosed with a mental disorder can be a trying time for a family. With so much confusion surrounding these mental disorders we’re here with some guiding steps to take care of you. – Make sure you see a licensed psychiatrist who’s invested in helping you get better. – If prescribed medication make sure that… Read more
Persistent sad feeling – Most times you won’t realize this right away. To really be sure, ask yourself, “When was the last time you were happy”. Feeling of hopelessness – Are you finding yourself extremely pessimistic? If you’re constantly feeling stuck, without choice, or that no one cares, those are signs of depression. Frequent crying… Read more
When it comes to your mental health, medication and therapy are not mutually exclusive. In fact, therapists encourage patients taking psychotropic medications to continue with therapy treatment. While prescribed medication can improve patient function, in truth, these pills only treat the symptoms of mental health conditions. Medication cannot correct past trauma or longstanding behavioral patterns,… Read more