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How to Control Anxiety

If you suffer from anxiety, you know how debilitating it becomes. It is enough to completely shut you down and prevent you from fully enjoying life. Anxiety also has the ability to come out of nowhere. Suffering from anxiety itself can actually bring about more anxiety, creating a never-ending cycle. However, it doesn’t need to…

Celebrate world mental health day 2019

World Mental Health Day 2019

According to the 2017 National Survey of Drug Use and Mental Health, approximately 0.6% of adults 18 or older have attempted suicide at least once. That’s approximately 1.4 million people. If you or someone you know have had suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide, then World Mental Health Day is your day.If you also suffer from…

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Symptoms Of Depression

If you are feeling down most days of the week, you may wonder if depression is the cause. Understanding the symptoms of depression will help you identify if that is your problem. Depression can lead to additional problems for many people. Some people turn to drugs or alcohol when depression strikes. When this occurs, then co-occurring…

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Paranoid Personality Disorder Symptoms

Mental health disorders impact roughly 1 out of every 5 Americans. In fact, mental health disorders can cause debilitating symptoms that prevent you from socializing, working or going to school. Mental health disorders can impact your emotions, thoughts, and also behaviors. Left untreated, mental health disorders can worsen. Paranoid Personality Disorder, which is a serious…

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Dependent Stressors and Addiction

Both mental health and substance abuse disorders are chronic, incurable conditions that require lifelong management. There are different types of stressors, including ones that you can and can’t control. Dependent stressors, which are caused by your actions or behaviors, are a formidable barrier to recovery.Everybody deals with stress. Unfortunately, stress can become difficult to cope…

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Anxiety and Addiction

Nearly half of all people dealing with a substance abuse problem also have a mental health disorder. Since both mental health and substance abuse disorders impact your brain chemistry, specifically how much neurotransmitters your brain releases, having co-occurring disorders can make recovery more difficult. Anxiety and addiction impact several million Americans each year. Treatment from…

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Panic Attack Vs Anxiety Attack

Panic attack vs anxiety attack is the most common mental health problems Americans struggle with annually. In fact, nearly 20% of all adults in the United States will deal with an anxiety related disorder in their lifetime. Unfortunately, less than 40% reach out for help, even though an anxiety treatment program can greatly reduce the severity of…

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PTSD Awareness Day 2019

As we approach the month of June, people across the country will be taking time to observe PTSD awareness day and learn more about trauma therapy. Established in 2010 by the United States Senate, PTSD day is a tribute to the late Army Staff Sgt. Joe Biel of the North Dakota National Guard. In April…