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Mental Health 101
What is mental illness?
Mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, emotions, and behavior, and can be influenced by their environment, past experiences, trauma, and biology. Symptoms may include changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are not normal for the individual. read more...
Understanding mental health Living with mental health concerns Mental illness: treatment and recovery Mental health medications 101
Depression Understanding depression?
Depression is a mood disorder that goes beyond feeling sad and can last for weeks, months, or even years. Symptoms include feeling empty, losing interest in activities, changes in appetite or sleep, fatigue, worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of suicide.read more...
Understanding depression Living with depression Depression treatment and recovery Depression and other related topics
Anxiety Understanding Anxiety?
Anxiety is an emotion that can be useful in motivating us, but when it becomes excessive and starts to interfere with daily life, it may be an anxiety disorder. Symptoms of anxiety disorders include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, muscle pain, trouble sleeping, and avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety.read more...
Understanding Anxiety Living with anxiety Anxiety treatment and recovery Anxiety and other mental health topics
Bipolar Understanding Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by episodes of mania and depression, which can last for weeks or months. During a manic episode, people may experience high energy, racing thoughts, impulsivity, and even psychosis.read more...
Understanding bipolar disorder Living with mania Bipolar disorder: treatment & recovery For friends and family with bipolar
Psychosis What is Psychosis?
Psychosis is a symptom, not a specific mental health condition, and affects a person's sense of reality. It can show up in different ways, such as perception, behavior, and thoughts. It can be caused by various factors, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, medication, drugs, stress, and sleep deprivation.read more...
Understanding Psychosis Living with psychosis Psychosis treatment & recovery Psychosis and other mental health topics
Addiction What is Addiction?
Addiction is a medical condition that hijacks the reward pathways of the brain, making it physically difficult to make healthy choices about substance use. It is a type of mental illness, and recognizing addiction involves five key signs...read more...
Understanding Addiction Living with addiction Types of addiction & addictive behaviors Addiction recovery
Friends and Family Friends and Family?
If you are concerned about someone's mental health, it is important to focus on their words and behavior, rather than diagnosing them yourself. Be supportive and listen to what they have to say, without judgment. Suggest seeking help from a doctor or therapist, but do not demand it. read more...
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Mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, emotions, and behavior, and can be influenced by their environment, past, trauma, and biology. Symptoms may include changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are not normal for the individual. Read More

Treating mental illness often involves a combination of lifestyle changes, therapy, medication, and support. Lifestyle changes such as getting enough sleep, eating well, and exercising can improve mental health. Therapy is a common treatment option that helps people learn new skills, gain confidence, and talk through their thoughts and beliefs. Read More

Emotional awareness is essential for recognizing and acknowledging our feelings. By observing our thoughts and actions, we can identify our emotional state and learn to accept and express our emotions in healthy ways. Read More

Depression is a mood disorder that goes beyond feeling sad and can last for weeks, months, or even years. Symptoms include feeling empty, losing interest in activities, changes in appetite or sleep, fatigue, worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of suicide. Read More

Antidepressants are a class of medications used to treat depression by restoring the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. These neurotransmitters, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, play a crucial role in regulating mood, energy levels, appetite, sleep, and motivation. Read More

Determining whether you have a problem with alcohol is a personal experience that requires self-reflection and considering factors like when and why you drink. Drinking "a lot" varies from person to person, but moderate drinking is up to one drink per day for women or up to two drinks per day for men. Read More

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