Individuals who notice a decrease in interest in things they once enjoyed or experienced pleasure could be struggling with anhedonia. Anhedonia can not only cause this interest loss but can also affect their quality of life. ...
Depersonalization disorder (DPDR) is a mental health disorder that causes people to feel detached or separated from themselves or numb to their feelings. This can result in a feeling that the world is unreal or robotic. Those who experience DPDR often struggle with anxiety and panic...
Challenging circumstances are part of every human life. But sometimes, the intensity of an event exceeds the body and mind's ability to fully process it. The word psychologists use to describe the mental-emotional response to such events is "trauma." Trauma is a psychological wound or scar....
There are many negative consequences to using drugs, but one that is not always mentioned as much is the fact that drug-induced psychosis is a real possibility for anyone who misuses drugs. While it is true that drug-induced psychosis is generally very temporary, it can...
Alcohol can induce feelings of relaxation and sleepiness, but excessive alcohol consumption can cause poor sleep quality. People who regularly drink to excess often experience insomnia and can even develop symptoms of sleep apnea....
Did you know there are almost 554,000 homeless people in America? There are many factors that play into the trials of homelessness, but addiction and mental health take the leading role. Homelessness takes a huge toll on a person's mental health and can push someone...
Self-harm is often considered as a ‘taboo’ topic of which to be kept to oneself or ignored unless there is a perceived suicidal impulse with each cut.
Unfortunately, that leaves the majority of us who have the overwhelming tendency to either cope with stress, anxiety, depression,...
