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Recognizing When You Need Mental Health Support It's important to remember that everyone experiences ups and downs, but sometimes those lows can be signs that you might need additional support. Here are some common indicators: Changes in Mood or Behavior Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness Excessive worry or anxiety Extreme mood swings Loss of interest
Today, nearly 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental illness. With early diagnosis and intervention, most mental illnesses are manageable. Unfortunately, 75% of mental illnesses cases and especially among people from low-income countries are undiagnosed. Untreated mental disorders may result in unnecessary disabilities, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, unemployment and poor quality of life. Below are
Diagnosing and treating substance abuse disorder is a daunting task, especially when an underlying mental health illness accompanies it. When an individual has the two, this is referred to as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. According to SAMHSA, the authority with a mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness among
It was 10 pm when the gastroenterologist called me and alerted me that your CT scan results needed urgent attention. Since I was within the hospital, I rushed to the doctor’s office, and he handed me a referral letter to the national referral hospital. As I read the CT scan results, I realized that you
By Shaundell Shipley As I reflect on 2020, I am stuck with the realization that we have lost many of our loved ones. More heart-rending is that there were several reports in the media about youths who we lost by way of suicide. It broke my heart. If I am not mistaken, there were reports
By Mary Olivia Verhulst “I usually don’t talk about my depression, or that part of my life. I don’t want to let it define me.” Symptoms that impede optimal mental health can feel like a debilitating, overwhelming battle, 24 hours of the day and 7 days of the week- but let’s not make the battle
By Mary Olivia Verhulst What are Boundaries The concept of ‘setting boundaries’ seems controversial for many- but it is essential for all. Often when setting boundaries with a loved one, this conversation with friends or patients can be greeted with a sense of burden or fear. This makes boundary setting feel impossible - to take
By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan Occasional anxiety is a part of life. You may worry about a job interview or feel anxious walking down a dark street at night, but for approximately 31.1% of Americans, these anxieties don’t simply go away. They get worse over time and interfere with daily functioning. In the past year, 19.1%
By Dr. Sweta Venkataramanan Based on data collected by the National Institute of Mental Health in 2016, nearly one in five adults (44.7 million) lives with a mental health related condition in the United States. These Americans need help dealing with problems and regulating emotions that feel beyond the scope of their control - losing
