It is a common notion that depression is their illness, which cannot be talked about with others. This taboo has been broken in the last five years. We must know how important it is to talk about it with others because it is very much like cancer of your thoughts and...

Everyone has their ups and downs, but with bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or manic disorder, these peaks and valleys are more straightforward as it seems.  Bipolar disorder is a reason for the severe change in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior...

As per the survey conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 15.7 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States have at least one depressive episode in the past year. This number consists of 6.7% of all U.S. adults.  These numbers...

What is Depression?Sadness, feeling down, and having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities are familiar feelings for all of us. But if they persist for and affect our lives substantially, the issue may be depression.Prevalence of DepressionThe World...

In 2013, studies found that over 40% of college students experienced anxiety and over 35% experienced depression. A later study, conducted in 2018, found that 1 in 5 college students considered suicide as a way to escape their stressors. An estimated 1,000...

Schizophrenia most commonly presents itself in young adulthood. Men are most likely to begin exhibiting symptoms in their early 20s, while women are more likely to exhibit the first symptoms in their late 20s. Early onset schizophrenia refers to schizophrenia that...

Trauma bonding occurs when a narcissist repeats a cycle of abuse with another person which fuels a need for validation and love from the person being abused. Trauma bonding often happens in romantic relationships, however, it can also occur between colleagues, non-romantic family members, and friends.

Maintaining healthy boundaries within your relationship is no easy feat. When we’re in love with a partner, it’s natural to make them the center of our entire world. If you want to avoid codependency within your relationship, though, you’ll take care to establish...

1 out of every 7 Americans will face substance abuse issues in their lives, yet only 10% will seek and receive treatment. You or a loved one may be struggling with drug abuse, but may have realized it’s an issue and is trying to turn your life around for the better....