Depression
Depression Depression, also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is characterized by low mood lasting longer than two weeks and affecting one’s daily life. Symptoms can include sadness, anger, irritability, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts or...
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...