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

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depression or bipolar. Substance abuse disorders ex. The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia. Mood disorders ex. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. schizophrenia. drug addictions. Trauma-related disorders ex.

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Mental Health Resources to Know And Share During Mental Health Awareness Month

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Mental Health America Support Groups Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Groups Eating Disorders Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous. Mental Health Resources/Support Groups. Help Lines.

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

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At different times called “circular insanity,” “manic depressive psychosis,” and “manic depression,” Bipolar Disorder was not officially recognized as a standalone mental illness until 1980. Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder. Depression can be so powerful that people will not recall ever having felt manic or hypomanic.

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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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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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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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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. Why Do Kids Bully? . The reasons children bully can be difficult to pinpoint.

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