Daily Archives: February 20, 2014

Problems of Mental Health in America There is more than one problem with the mental health of America. There is more than one problem with the mental health of any country. But our mental health is uniquely affected by our … Continue reading →

What are the social determinants of health? The social determinants of health are the conditions, in which children, youth, and families are born, grow up, live and work, as well as the quality and accessibility to health care (Shern, Steverman, … Continue reading →

The world is always ready to tell you who to be. Parents, teachers, friends, members of the clergy all seem to have their opinion of who you are, what you should do, how you should act, what should be important … Continue reading →

Some people go through life trying to find out what the world holds for them only to find out too late that it’s what they bring to the world that really counts.” – Anne of Green Gables In today’s fast-paced … Continue reading →

Paying for Care Receiving the proper care for your mental health condition is essential to your recovery. The best treatments are the ones prescribed by a doctor or mental health practitioner, and that may include counseling, medication, support, diet and … Continue reading →

Meaningful Work and Recovery Although you will encounter roadblocks and setbacks on the road to recovery, working at something that is meaningful to you can bring you a sense of purpose that will anchor you. Meaningful activity expands your sense … Continue reading →

Signs of bipolar depression Signs of bipolar depression are more varied than you may expect. Actually one of the critical ways bipolar depression can be distinguished from unipolar depression is this variability in the symptoms of depression – bipolar depression … Continue reading →

BIPOLAR SERENITY PRAYER” God- Life is about more than me. There is a meaning and design to the world independent of what I think or feel. The first (and maybe biggest) trap of bipolar is to convince you that “it” … Continue reading →

Dealing with insurance plans can be challenging, especially when you are already stressed and worried about mental health issues you or a loved one are experiencing. For this reason, it is best to understand your benefits before you need to … Continue reading →