Holistic Mental Health Treatment: Comprehensive Care for Mind, Body & Spirit
What Is Holistic Treatment for Mental Health? When considering mental health treatment practices, almost everyone thinks about therapy or medication, but some prefer a slightly more effective line of treatment, which is known as Holistic Mental Health Treatment. This means treating symptoms with the whole mind-body-spirit involved. Core Philosophy of Holistic Mental Health Treatment The […]
Understanding Depression: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Depression is one of the most rampant mental conditions that have captured millions of people around the world. The condition not only refers to having “the blues” or being simply “down” but also plays a role in other aspects of life, which include emotional, somatic, and social activities. This blog post will explore comprehensively various […]
Why Mental Health Treatment Matters: Benefits & How to Get Help
Mental health is part of one’s overall well-being, and like physical health, it has to be taken care of, attended to, and nurtured. However, most people forget all this and don’t know the importance of mental health until it becomes a huge deal. In this post, we will discuss why mental health treatment is important, […]
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Signs, Symptoms, & Effective Treatments
What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental illness where an individual obsesses over flaws or defects in their appearance. In most cases, these flaws are either nonexistent or very minor, but the person with Body Dysmorphic Disorder believes them to be significant and distressing. Such obsession over appearance can lead […]
What Is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
Dissociative Identity Disorder is a serious mental health condition where a patient experiences two or more distinct identities or personality states. The thoughts, feelings, memories, and behaviors could all be different for each of the identities. In most cases, it’s the effect of extreme trauma that occurred in childhood and was used as a means […]
The Evolution of Mental Health Services: From Ancient Practices to Modern Therapies
Mental health has been very important to the well-being of people for such a long time, but the way we arrive at knowing, treating, and caring for it is a change that has transformed immensely. Not only is it fascinating to learn about the evolution of mental health treatment, but it is also important to […]
Schizoaffective Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatments
Life with mental illness can be pretty serious, more so when complications go as high as those of Schizoaffective Disorder. Below, you will find all its causes, symptoms, and most effective treatment. What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? Schizoaffective Disorder is a chronic mental illness related to two main disorders: mood disorders and schizophrenia. It represents episodes […]
High-Functioning Depression: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatments
The debates in mental health are usually around the more dominant, debilitating forms of depression. However, silently, many people battle the lesser-known form of high-functioning depression. It is the type that lets people carry on with a successful and productive life while quietly struggling with constant inner turmoil. Understanding causes, recognizing signs, and looking into […]
Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Mental Health in Adults
Trauma is one of those things that affect someone’s mental health pretty deeply, often sometimes even changing their lives, and always strongly impacts a person’s mind. After trauma, mental health can be complicated, and there’s no specific, immediate way of dealing with it. Trauma will significantly influence how people think, feel, and consequently react to […]
How Gender Differences Affect Mental Health in Adults
This is where a real understanding of the relationship between gender and mental health contributes to an inclusive response in health care. Gender plays a significant impact on how individuals perceive their concerns, offer different feelings and expressions, and get help for mental health problems. It’s the mix of biology and social expectations that has […]