Postpartum Depression: Common Myth’s and Misconceptions
Postpartum depression is stigmatized just like other common mental disorders have been over the past several decades. Due to a growing recognition of the condition, we are learning more and […]
Understanding and Treating Phobias
Phobia is a common term, often used in passing, to refer to trivial or minor fears. Someone might have an aversion or fear towards a concept like heights or insects, […]
Anxiety Disorders: What They Do and Where They Come From
There are a variety of anxiety-related disorders including phobias, social anxiety, and PTSD. With an increasing prevalence of these types of disorders, one has to wonder where do these varieties […]
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Trauma can come in many shapes and forms. No matter the form or variety of possible trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is very real to those who experience it. […]
Schizophrenia: Overcoming Stigma Around Mental Health Disorders
Although schizophrenia is not as common as other mental health illnesses, it carries a significant amount of stigma and is often what people think about when they imagine mental health […]
Understanding Narcolepsy: How, Why and Treatment
While sleep disorders might not be what we first think of when talking about mental health disorders, sleep is heavily implicated in our overall health and day-to-day well being. When […]
National Anxiety and Depression Week
Mental health disorders have been increasingly accepted in our culture. The high prevalence of anxiety and depression amongst people has made it increasingly important to continue education surrounding mental health […]
Family Support and Mental Health-Working Together
Oftentimes when someone is suffering from a mental illness, it affects the whole family. It is important for people to understand the struggles of those around them in order to […]
Substance Use Disorders: Alcohol
Alcohol use disorder is one of the most common substance use disorders in the modern world. Drinking on occasion is not necessarily indicative of a problem when in moderation, but […]
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is known to be a developmental and nuerological disorder, due to the main pathology affecting the central nervous system and because symptoms usually present themselves by […]
