Year: 2019

Depression is incredibly common in the United States. It’s estimated that in any given year, 5 percent of adults 18 and over will suffer a major depressive episode. That’s roughly 44 million people. However, only 41 percent will seek professional help to deal with the...

Almost half of adults in the US will experience some kind of mental illness in their lifetime. In any given year, roughly 44 million people suffer from a mental disorder. Yet only 41 percent of those who suffer will seek treatment for these eminently treatable common...

Your family is the most cherished, most crucial group you’ll ever be a part of. With them, you’ll form essential bonds, experience deep emotions on both ends of the scale, witness miracles, and tragedies, and learn lessons you’ll take with you throughout your life....

You’ve seen pictures of them—that happy couple standing dewy-eyed at the altar, dancing cheek to cheek at the reception, laughing on their honeymoon. “Who are these people?” you think. The trouble is, it’s you and your spouse. And you hardly recognize yourselves...

While it’s normal to feel down or sad every so often when feelings of despair and hopelessness persist, you or your loved one may be experiencing depression. A severe mental health issue, depression can lead to emotional and physical problems if left untreated....

Feeling anxious from time to time is perfectly normal. However, excessive worry that can’t be relieved or agitation arising without reason are signs of anxiety. If you or a loved one is struggling with an anxiety disorder, you might be feeling helpless and out of...

There are many options for individuals looking for talk therapy. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are two of the most common forms addressing the root causes of your issues. While the two treatments are similar, there is a...

Mental health disorders increase your risk of attempting or successfully committing suicide, which is the focus of World Mental Health Day 2019. They can make you feel alone, hopeless, and isolated, which can make it difficult to reach out for help. Mental health...

When you are struggling with a mental health disorder, the benefits of individual counseling can make it easier to regain control of your symptoms, and your life. Mental health disorders are chronic and progressive conditions that can limit your ability to live a...

Adjustment disorder with anxiety is a mental health disorder that causes severe and potentially chronic symptoms. Tens of millions of Americans struggle with mental illness annually. Nearly half of all adults will experience a mental health disorder or mental health...