The Importance of Promoting Mental Health
Although individuals who suffer from mental illness may feel like they are all alone and alienated from society, the truth is that mental illness is more common than one might…
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Common Types of Eating Disorders _
Eating disorders affect nearly 5% of the population, most prevalent in children and young adults. While the cause of eating disorders is not understood, many studies have identified alterations of…
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Characterizations of PTSD and How to Treat It
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that has been well identified in individuals who have fought in military wars. While this is certainly an accurate association, affecting nearly…
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Characterizations of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
More commonly referred to as OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental health condition involving obsessive and compulsive thoughts and behaviors. It is prevalent in nearly 3% of the American population….
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Characteristics And Treatment of Personality Disorders
According to the data represented in the National Comorbidity Study Replication, nearly 10% of people in the United States suffer from some type of personality disorder. Other major studies, including…
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The Prevalence of Substance Abuse Disorders
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the prevalence of substance abuse in America is of epidemic proportions, impacting nearly 20 million Americans above the age of…
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Psychosis and Related Disorders
According to the National Association of Mental Health, 3% of individuals will experience some level of a psychotic episode, or psychosis, in their lifetime. Those who experience such a psychotic…
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Types of Mood Disorders and Their Characteristics
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), approximately 10% of US adults (20-30 million individuals) will be diagnosed with a mood disorder in any given year. Of that 10%,…
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Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety isn’t generally considered an abnormality or disorder. Instead, anxiety is understood as a normal biological response to stress in usual circumstances. Yet, a problem arises when the anxiety experienced…
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The Importance of Mental Health and Mental Illness Prevalence
The Importance of Mental Health and Mental Illness Prevalence Mental health can be defined as the state of well-being, both emotionally and psychologically, that determines our thoughts, feelings, and actions…
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