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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

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The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Substance abuse disorders ex. Many of these mental illnesses come with their own symptoms & types of treatment. Eating disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia. Mood disorders ex. depression or bipolar. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder.

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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

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According to a recent American Nurses Association survey , 30% of nurses — nearly one-third — said they are “not emotionally healthy” or “not at all emotionally healthy,” with an increasing number of nurses struggling with depression or anxiety. What causes nurse depression and anxiety? Nurses on a break talking and walking together.

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Guest Post: Why Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder is So Tough by G. Alex Patten, MD

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Anxiety vs. Bipolar Disorder. At least half of people with Bipolar Disorder suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder as well. This causes trouble when trying to make an accurate diagnosis, however, because anxiety can mask symptoms of mania/hypomania but not those of depression. ADHD vs. Bipolar Disorder in children.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

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Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. By Carla B.

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Mental Health Awareness Month 2024

My Brains Not Broken

SAMHSA – Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit SAMHSA, or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is an organization that works to highlight the connections between substance abuse and mental health.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

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Both children who bully and targets of bullying are at a greater risk for mental and behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. Words can hurt.

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

All For Kids

These can include: Major depressive disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder Substance abuse and addiction It’s crucial for adoptive parents to be prepared for these potential issues and to seek professional help when necessary.