Mental Health and Mental Illness Prevalence
The Importance of Mental Health and Mental Illness Prevalence Mental health can be defined as the state of well-being, both emotionally and psychologically, that determines our thoughts, feelings, and actions…
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Types of Anxiety Disorders
Types of Anxiety Disorders Anxiety isn’t generally considered an abnormality or disorder. Instead, anxiety is understood as a normal biological response to stress in usual circumstances. Yet, a problem arises…
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Psychosis and Related Disorders
Psychosis and Related Disorders According to the National Association of Mental Health, 3% of individuals will experience some level of a psychotic episode, or psychosis, in their lifetime. Those who…
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Substance Abuse Disorders
The Prevalence of Substance Abuse Disorders According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the prevalence of substance abuse in America is of epidemic proportions, impacting nearly 20…
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Characteristics And Treatment of Personality Disorders
Characteristics And Treatment of Personality Disorders According to the data represented in the National Comorbidity Study Replication, nearly 10% of people in the United States suffer from some type of…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Characterizations of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder More commonly referred to as OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition involving obsessive and compulsive thoughts and behaviors. It is prevalent in nearly 3%…
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Characterizations of PTSD and Treatment
Characterizations of PTSD and How to Treat It Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that has been well identified in individuals who have fought in military wars. While…
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Eating Disorders
Common Types of Eating Disorders Eating disorders affect nearly 5% of the population, most prevalent in children and young adults. While the cause of eating disorders is not understood, many…
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Promoting Mental Health
The Importance of Promoting Mental Health Although individuals who suffer from mental illness may feel like they are all alone and alienated from society, the truth is that mental illness…
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Types of Mood Disorders
Types of Mood Disorders and Their Characteristics According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), approximately 10% of US adults (20-30 million individuals) will be diagnosed with a mood disorder…
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