Daily Archives: September 4, 2016

People with bipolar disorder may face a long wait from when their symptoms start to the time they get a proper diagnosis. In fact, a new study reports the average delay is six years. That lost time can result in … Continue reading →

Major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder rarely appear “out of the blue.” Most often family, friends, teachers or individuals themselves begin to recognize small changes or a feeling that “something is not quite right” about their thinking, … Continue reading →

Mental Health Impairments under ADA Many people with mental health conditions have a right to reasonable accommodations in their workplace. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives protections to individuals with disabilities for equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, … Continue reading →

Despite much progress in recent years, there is still much public misunderstanding and discrimination surrounding mental illness and addiction. Every year the Voice Awardsprogram honors individuals and television and film professionals who are making a difference in public attitudes and … Continue reading →

Researchers argue about why the differences exist, but they agree that men and women are distinct creatures when it comes to emotion. These gender differences can affect emotional health. Stereotypes of the way men and women are expected to deal … Continue reading →

Losing your cool isn’t always because of everyday stress. Find out why emotional health issues like frustration and impulsivity could be symptoms of adult ADHD. Have you ever been stuck in traffic and found yourself pounding the steering wheel and … Continue reading →

I’ve always found it curious that more suicides happen in the spring than in any other season. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics, suicide rates are lowest in the winter … Continue reading →

There’s an absolute link between your emotional health and your physical well-being, so take time to nurture both. To be completely healthy, you must take care of not only your physical health, but youremotional health, too. If one is neglected, … Continue reading →

You’ve probably heard your share of stories like the following told by Marcelle Pick, Ob/Gyn NP, on the site “Women to Women”: A patient came in to see me describing constant heavy bleeding menorrhagia. We tried dietary changes, supplements and … Continue reading →

Keep your emotional health in great shape with these self-esteem boosting tips. Taking care of your emotional health is as important as taking care of your physical body. If your emotional health is out of balance, you may experience high … Continue reading →