5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. 1. Connect with other people Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can: Help you to build a sense […]
Group Therapy-All You Need To Know
Overview Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. This type of therapy is widely available at a variety of locations including private therapeutic practices, hospitals, mental health clinics and community centers. Group therapy is sometimes used alone, but it is also […]
All you Need to Know About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talking treatment that focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes affect your feelings and behavior and teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems. If your negative interpretation of situations goes unchallenged, then these patterns in your thoughts, feelings, […]
Borderline Personality Disorder
Overview Borderline personality disorder is an illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image and behavior. These symptoms often result in impulsive actions and problems in relationships. People with borderline personality disorder may experience intense episodes of anger, depression and anxiety that can last from a few hours to days. Signs and Symptoms […]
Depression Treatment Tips
To get better, you need to take an active role in your treatment. You can’t be passive as a patient. You and your doctor have to work as a team. Of course, you might not feel up to taking an active role in anything. You might have doubts that treatment will help. But push yourself. […]
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
The Myth of Narcissism Narcissus was a hunter in Greek mythology, son of the river god Cephissus and the nymph Liriope. He was a very beautiful young man and many fell in love with him. However, he only showed them disdain and contempt. One day, while he was hunting in the woods, the Oread nymph […]
A to Z: Strange and Common List of Phobias
Phobias are one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. The National Institute of Mental Health suggests that 8% of U.S. adults have some type of phobia. Women are more likely to experience phobias than men. Typical symptoms of phobias can include nausea, trembling, rapid heartbeat, feelings of unreality and being preoccupied […]
Differences Between Panic Disorder and Anxiety
What is a Panic Disorder? Panic disorder occurs when you experience recurring unexpected panic attacks. The DSM-5 defines panic attacks as abrupt surges of intense fear or discomfort that peak within minutes. People with the disorder live in fear of having a panic attack. You may be having a panic attack when you feel sudden, […]
Eating Disorder-All You Need To Know.
Eating disorders are serious conditions related to persistent eating behaviors that adversely sway your wellbeing, your feelings, and your capacity to work in significant everyday activities. Although the term eating is in the name, eating disorders are about more than food. They’re complex mental health conditions that often require the intervention of medical and psychological […]
