One common misconception about learning disabilities and mental health illnesses is that they are the same. Many even attempt to use the words interchangeably when discussing ADHD. While a learning disability and a mental health disorder can influence the other, they're not mutually exclusive.  As for ADHD, it is defined and managed as a learning disability, based on meeting the...

In high school and college, sports are usually taken very seriously for those that want to participate. While the advantages are numerous, it's important to be aware of the pressures placed on these young adults.  One of the top concerns of parents, teachers, and coaches, are athletes and eating disorders. As an attempt to remain within the criteria of their...

Feeling lonely is an emotion that no person on earth is a stranger to. While the sensation and experience associated with feeling lonely may differ, at some point, everyone has been there. However, feeling lonely is not to be confused with being alone, for they are not the same. Knowing the difference between the two, and how to get help...

There are all types of therapies that are used to help people that are battling drug or alcohol addiction. One therapy that has become innovative to reduce the uncomfortableness with withdrawal is Neurofeedback. This approach to treatment also referred to neurofeedback, EEG biofeedback, brainwave biofeedback, and Neurotherapy, is a specific form of biofeedback that uses electronic monitoring of normal body...

When we think of codependency we think of relationships. Many people believe codependency is literally being overly dependent on our significant other, and while this can be one characteristic in certain types of codependent situations, it’s not the only one. Did you know codependent relationships can be between friends, family members, co-workers, or bosses? One or both people in the...

Sit up straight - it’s a phrase we all hear throughout our lives. However, sitting up straight and having the right posture is more than just for looks. There is a connection between posture and health, specifically a person’s mental health. Over time, a person’s slouching can end up causing major issues down the line, both physically and mentally.  While...

In 2019, over 50 million American adults suffered from a mental illness. That’s about one in five Americans. Depression and anxiety are common mental illnesses among Americans that can affect the mind and the body. One of the ways it affects the body is through the heart.  Anxiety, depression, and heart disease are known to occur together. It should come...

Do you have a vitamin D deficiency? There's a large chance you might as an American. Around 42% of Americans have a vitamin D deficiency, but the percentage is larger in certain populations. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is naturally produced in the body. It's also available in certain foods. However, a large percentage of Americans don't get...

Living with schizophrenia, whether you are schizophrenic or someone close to you has the disease, can create many challenges and create chaos in one's daily life. However, if schizophrenia is properly diagnosed and treated, most symptoms of schizophrenia can largely improve. With continued treatment, recurrences can become less and sometimes stop completely allowing life with the disease to become manageable. ...

Eating disorders (ED) are serious and deadly. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) describes them as illnesses where people have disturbing eating patterns linked to their emotions and thoughts. It's typically characterized by obsessive thoughts surrounding food and weight.  While treatable, they're tough to overcome. Do eating disorders run in families? Some research suggests it is. Is recovery a lifelong commitment?...