Recognizing Signs of Narcissism
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a treatable mental health disorder that affects one in 200 people in the U.S. today. If you know someone who shows narcissistic tendencies, you should be familiar with the signs of narcissism so you can better relate to them and work on improving your relationship. If the disorder is left […]
Effects of Trauma
When you go through a traumatic experience, your stress-coping abilities are temporarily overloaded. Some of the effects of trauma exposure are physical in nature. Others are psychological. Your system is designed to help you naturally resolve the impact of trauma. However, this built-in recovery mechanism doesn’t always work. You may need help from a trauma […]
Most Common PTSD Triggers
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that develops after witnessing or experiencing an extremely traumatic event. The feelings associated with these events have not been addressed over time in individuals who have been exposed. As a result, various things can provoke or trigger the onset of a renewed reaction to trauma. Some PTSD […]
Long-Term Effects of Anxiety
Anxiety is a common and natural reaction to stressful circumstances in daily life. When these circumstances pass, your feelings of anxiousness may subside. If so, they’re unlikely to have any significant, lingering effects on you. However, for many people, anxiety is not a short-term problem. Instead, it recurs frequently and becomes chronic. In this kind […]
Is There A Link Between Alcoholism And Psychiatric Disorders?
The Link Between Alcoholism And Psychiatric Disorders Mental health issues often fuel alcoholism because alcohol abuse is prevalent among many people with underlying psychiatric disorders. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 85.6 percent of people ages 18 and older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their […]
Is There A Link Between Alcoholism And Psychiatric Disorders?
The Link Between Alcoholism And Psychiatric Disorders Mental health issues often fuel alcoholism because alcohol abuse is prevalent among many people with underlying psychiatric disorders. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 85.6 percent of people ages 18 and older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their […]
How Do You Stop the Development of a Mental Illness?
The term “mental illness” refers to mental or emotional health conditions characterized by changes in emotion, thinking, behaviors and disposition. Typically, people with mental illnesses are challenged when interacting with others socially, at work, or with their families. Many also suffer from isolation. Being afflicted by a mental illness is not a sign of insanity […]
How Do You Stop the Development of a Mental Illness?
How Do You Stop the Development of a Mental Illness? Is it possible to stop the development of a mental illness? If so, what can be done to keep it from forming and taken that person over? The term “mental illness” refers to mental or emotional health conditions characterized by changes in emotion, thinking, behaviors […]
How Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect Mental Health?
How Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect Mental Health? Drugs and alcohol cause mental health issues to worsen, even if they temporarily create a false improvement while under the influence. The effects of drugs and alcohol cause many mental health symptoms to worsen, even if the substance temporarily makes the person feel better while high or […]
How Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect Mental Health?
How Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect Mental Health? Drugs and alcohol cause mental health issues to worsen, even if they temporarily create a false improvement while under the influence. The effects of drugs and alcohol cause many mental health symptoms to worsen, even if the substance temporarily makes the person feel better while high or […]