Mental Health

Much of what experts have learned in recent years regarding the connection between stress and substance abuse is thanks to new, more sophisticated brain-imaging technology.

A mental health problem that can happen after a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, an assault, or experiencing combat, PTSD is very treatable and can go away for most people.

Cocaine can change the way the human brain functions, changing the decision-making process and how the brain responds to stress, among other functions.

While no definitive link exists between narcissistic personality disorder and addiction, the two can occur together and have similar cycles of behavior.

The ADAA shares that it is not uncommon for someone to have anxiety disorder and depression at the same time. In fact, they have found that almost half of people with a depression diagnosis also have an anxiety disorder.

A person with a dual diagnosis struggles with a substance use disorder and one or more mental health disorders at the same time.

Mental health disorders can affect everyone, but young adults seem to be particularly susceptible to mental health challenges.

Helping someone you love with mental illness who doesn’t want help can be a challenge, but there are some steps that friends and family members can take.

When you combine talk therapy, medication therapy (if appropriate), healthy lifestyle practices, and self-healing techniques, you are well-equipped to manage depression successfully.

With your support and treatment by a mental health professional, your loved one can learn to manage their mental illness and lead a happy, productive life.