Dealing with Loss During the Holidays
Dealing with Loss During the Holidays The holidays are a time for relaxation and celebration with our loved ones, when we prioritize good times with family and pump the brakes on work and other obligations. Yet this warm togetherness can break your heart if you’ve...
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is diagnosed when someone has extreme, persistent worries that they can’t control and that don’t always have a distinct cause. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, GAD affects up to 6.8...
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is an often misunderstood illness. While it’s portrayed as scary or dangerous on TV and in movies, the reality is people with schizophrenia are more likely to harm themselves or be a victim of violent crime than others. The first step to...
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder A Family of Diagnoses Explained About 2.5% of the United States, or 5 million people, have bipolar disorder. While the exact definition of bipolar disorder has gone through many changes over the years, a general understanding holds true: it’s...