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...
Overlapping Obstacles: When Two Diagnoses Compete
Overlapping Obstacles: When Two Diagnoses Compete Anyone in the mental health field knows that mental illness doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Outside triggers, family, work, holidays, and more all play a role in someone’s ability to deal with their diagnosis. Yet...
Suicide Awareness Month
Suicide Awareness Month Know the Signs, Feel the Hope, & Connect with Someone Today One person dies of suicide every 40 seconds. That’s about 800,000 people every year. While depression and severe mental illness is a big factor, those aren’t the only red...