Group therapy was utilized hundreds of years ago as a form of spiritual and mental healing by native tribes to counter addiction. Since then, group therapy has been used to help treat diverse issues like grief, trauma, and mental illness.
Published: 08/02/2018 | Updated: 02/06/2026
When some people say they are depressed, what they actually mean is that they are sad. For individuals who do have clinical depression, or major depressive disorder, depression goes beyond just a general feeling of sadness. Indeed, depression can manifest itself into in inability to express emotion at all if one becomes dissociative. Here are some of the common symptoms of major depressive disorder.
Published: 07/10/2018 | Updated: 02/25/2026
Clinical depression is one of the most common mental disorders on the planet, and in the United States, where it affects nearly 7% of the adult population. Not only can depression affect the individual behavior of a person who suffers from it, but it can have a profound impact on their relationship, as well. When one person in a relationship experiences depression, it adds a dynamic that can be difficult to navigate, at times. Here are some ways that depression affects a person’s relationship.
Published: 04/10/2018 | Updated: 02/25/2026
Based on information from the World Health Organization, nearly 350 million people around suffer from a form of clinical depression, which makes it the number one cause of disability. In the United States, an estimated 7% of the population suffers from depression.
Published: 01/10/2018 | Updated: 02/25/2026
In order to fully cope with bipolar disorder, it’s important to develop skills that enable you to recognize whether what you are feeling is a result of the disorder, versus something that is environmentally driven.
Published: 12/15/2017 | Updated: 12/14/2025
Understand the genetic and environmental factors behind addiction and mental health, with tips for prevention and recovery.
Published: 11/25/2017 | Updated: 03/17/2026
There is a prevalent link between substance abuse and mental illness, and it is one that can be started from either end of the spectrum. Sometimes, the risks of developing certain types of mental illnesses can be spurted on through substance abuse, but types of mental disorders can also lead people to engage in substance abuse, due to the effect that the disorder may have on their decision making abilities. One particular example of this contentious relationship is the link between alcohol abuse and bipolar disorder.
Published: 10/10/2017 | Updated: 03/05/2026
A Mission for Michael is excited to announce that we will be sponsoring the Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH) annual conference in the heart of Orange County, California!
Published: 09/26/2017 | Updated: 03/02/2026
If you have ever lived with a person who has a form of bipolar disorder, then you know that there are acute challenges that they face in their everyday lives. There are also many times when their problems can seep into your own life. You’re not alone in this situation. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 6 million adults in the United States suffer from some sort of bipolar disorder. Learning to care and help someone who suffers from bipolar disorder is no easy task, but bipolar can become a very manageable mental disorder if you take logical and empathetic steps.
Published: 09/01/2017 | Updated: 12/07/2025
