Every September, people across the country take part in National Suicide Prevention Week to raise awareness and spread the central message that suicide is preventable. Each year, more than 40,000 Americans die from suicide, and around 1.4 million Americans attempt suicide. One death from suicide is one too many, and by working together, communities can help prevent the tragedy of suicide from happening. In our post below, we will discuss how a person can identify individuals who may be at risk… Continue Reading
PTSD Symptoms and Treatment for Veterans
It is not unusual to feel rattled after a trauma like an accident or a major conflict. Generally, people are able to move forward; but, what if you’re physically unable to return to normal life? Or what if your loved one isn’t himself or herself after serving in the military? While things may seem as if they will not get better, there is hope, but you need to contact a quality healthcare facility like San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. You… Continue Reading
Common Anxiety Disorders and Their Symptoms
It is common to feel anxious now and then, whether it’s before a big test or job interview, or whether you are on an important date. However, anxiety disorders are another matter. Those who suffer from these mental illnesses experience severe distress that interferes with their daily lives and can keep them from performing everyday tasks. Anxiety disorders are among one of the most common mental health issues. Signs and Symptoms Here are some of the more common anxiety disorders:… Continue Reading
4 Common Personality Disorders: Symptoms to Spot and Treatment Options
Mental health issues grow less stigmatized every year, yet personality disorders remain confusing to many people. However, because roughly 10 percent of the adult U.S. population is afflicted with a personality disorder, it is wise to educate oneself on some of the most common personality disorders and their symptoms, as well as options for treatment. What is a Personality Disorder? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), commonly referred to as the “bible of psychiatry,” a… Continue Reading
Understanding Schizophrenia: How to Recognize the Causes, Symptoms, and Early Warning Signs in Young People
Schizophrenia is a serious and chronic mental health disorder that alters how someone thinks and feels in a way that can interfere with normal behavior. The onset of the illness can happen at any age, but the U.S. National Library of Medicine says signs most commonly start showing between the ages of 16 and 30, with men generally developing it in their late teens to early 20s and women in their late 20s to early 30s. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)… Continue Reading
How to Help Someone Struggling with Addiction
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines an addiction as “a strong and harmful need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something (such as gamble).” Watching a friend or loved one struggle with their need to take something you know is detrimental to their life is painful. You love them. And you want to do anything you can to help them. Though our desire to help comes from a place of caring and concern, sometimes it can actually hinder the… Continue Reading
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
When you hear the words “bipolar disorder”, do you understand what they mean? We hear it in passing, usually from people who don’t really know what it is, when describing someone who might act like two different people at times. It seems to be used interchangeably with schizophrenia or having multiple personalities, but the three are not the same thing. Schizophrenia is a condition characterized by delusional thinking and hallucinations. Multiple personality disorder is an illness that makes a person… Continue Reading
The Increased Risk of Alcohol and Drug Abuse among Military Vets
It’s a bit of a Catch 22: being able to “hold your liquor” is the sign of a tough man, but turning to alcohol time and again to drown the pain of battle memories turns you into a shadow of a man. For male and female military personnel and veterans, there is an increased risk of alcohol and drug abuse for multiple reasons, including military culture and stress-related mental health issues such as PTSD. Male vets have always been far… Continue Reading