By the time an individual reaches young adulthood, they have likely endured some kind of trauma. Whether it be losing a loved one, witnessing an accident, or enduring some other kind of life-threatening event, most people experience some kind of extreme stress in life. Traumatic events, especially those that occur during adolescence, can trigger profound, […]
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for young adults to live with. When left untreated, even the mildest case of ADHD can make it difficult to focus and complete daily tasks. For example, students may struggle academically and have problems socially interacting with others at work or school. Taking time to understand the effects of
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With more and more states legalizing the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, it is more important than ever to discuss the dangers of recurrent marijuana use. Unfortunately, the misconception that marijuana is not addictive is flooding the United States, causing individuals to dismiss the inherent harms of repeated drug use. Individuals who regularly use
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Schizoid Personality Disorder involves emotional detachment and social isolation. Learn the symptoms, causes, and how therapy, including group support, can help improve connection and functioning.
If your loved one uses alcohol or other drugs, it is normal to be concerned for their well-being and future. In fact, being concerned is validation that you care for them and only want the best for them. For instance, you may fear that your loved one’s substance use could progress into a heroin addiction.
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Experiencing a terrifying event or extreme persistent trauma as a child or adult can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Living with the symptoms of PTSD can be very frightening for some individuals. The symptoms and effects of PTSD and other mental health conditions can make life feel overwhelming. This can be especially true when
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If you are seeking healing from substance use disorder (SUD) or a mental health condition, you will likely experience varying levels of motivation during your recovery journey. While no person will follow the same path for treatment and recovery, many people experience five stages of change. Researchers have created a model of these five stages
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It can be incredibly hard for an individual with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to concentrate. Daydreaming may be a serious issue, making it especially difficult to learn and retain new information. Day-to-day tasks can be stressful with abrupt moments of distraction. An individual with ADHD may also have problems with their memory. Having trouble concentrating during
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When a person is struggling with their mental health, it is common for loved ones to encourage them to seek treatment with a therapist. However, some people don’t feel motivated or willing to discuss their mental health issues with a therapist. Nevertheless, it may be helpful for resistant individuals to know that mental health treatment
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Living with an intense fear of gaining weight can be extremely overwhelming. Although anorexia nervosa is more common in women, many men also face challenges with this eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition characterized by an exceedingly low body weight. Fortunately, seeking mental health treatment can help individuals return to a
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