The Relationship Between Hypomania and Cyclothymia
Cyclothymia is a form of bipolar disorder with milder symptoms. The low and high mood swings never reach the severity or duration of major depressive or manic episodes. Because of this, cyclothymia can be challenging to diagnose, and it can persist undetected and unaddressed for years. What Is Hypomania? Hypomania refers to the elevated mood […]
Cannabis-Induced Psychosis
Since medical marijuana has been legal in California since 1996, many people living here believe it is a safe and even beneficial substance. However, any mind-altering drug can have adverse effects, especially if you start relying on cannabis to escape unwanted emotions. The higher-potency strains sold in dispensaries can be especially dangerous for frequent marijuana […]
Rainbow Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that has caused an alarming increase in the nationwide overdose rate. Because it is easier to come by than chemically similar substances like heroin and morphine, it’s leading the current wave of the opioid epidemic. Black-market fentanyl is also highly addictive, and a dose as small as two milligrams […]
Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Most people are aware that drinking can cause long-term health problems, including organ and tissue damage, mental health disorders and malnutrition. However, you may not have realized that alcohol use can increase your chances of receiving a diagnosis of a severe illness in the future. Types of Cancer Associated With Alcohol Abuse Frequent heavy drinking […]
What Are the Most Common Delusions?
Delusions are firm beliefs in impractical or impossible things. There is little to no connection between delusional ideas and reality, and almost everyone else can see these beliefs are false. In some cases, people with delusions might become so caught up in their fantasies that the preoccupation disrupts their lives. Mental health professionals classify delusions […]
What Is High-Functioning Depression?
Depression can take many forms, and it’s not always debilitating. Some people develop a less severe degree of depression that allows them to continue behaving mostly normally at home, work or when spending time with friends. Outwardly, a person with high-functioning depression may seem as if they are keeping everything on an even keel, despite […]
What Is Crystal Meth?
Methamphetamines are a highly addictive human-made stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Meth creates a powerful high that causes people to get hooked soon after their first use, seeking increasingly larger doses to achieve the same euphoria every time. Meth’s recent resurgence has taken a toll on millions of Americans’ health and well-being. Depending […]
How We Help Veterans
Veterans encounter challenges and stressors that would be unimaginable for the average civilian. In the line of duty, they may undergo extremely stressful situations that leave them traumatized, such as sexual assault and serving in combat. As a result, military veterans are more likely to experience mental and behavioral health disorders like depression, PTSD and […]
Motivational Therapy for Addiction
While humans are creatures of habit, not all the habits we develop are healthy. However, if you have ever tried to change long-held behavioral patterns, you know how challenging it can be – especially when you aren’t fully committed to doing so. That’s what makes an individual counseling technique called motivational interviewing so beneficial. What […]