anxiety


September is National Suicide Prevention Month: Recognizing warning signs and identifying treatment options

September, National Suicide Prevention Month, is an important chance for each of us to understand how suicidal thoughts can be identified, prevented, and treated. The resounding theme of National Suicide Prevention Month is the importance of providing support and compassion to those dealing with mental health conditions or life circumstances…

What is passive suicidal ideation? Understanding signs, risks, and treatment

While people experiencing active suicidal ideation usually have the intent, plan, or means to harm themselves, people experiencing passive suicidal ideation usually have thoughts of suicide but without the intent to follow through.  While passive suicidal thoughts may sound less severe than active ones, they are undoubtedly upsetting. It’s also…

Personality disorder clusters: Discover their defining symptoms, differences between groups, and available treatments

Personality disorders are a group of mental illnesses characterized by unhealthy thoughts and behaviors, which can seriously hinder someone’s everyday functioning. Some of these disorders have familiar names, like borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or schizoid personality disorder. However, you might not be familiar with their distinguishing clusters. Each personality…

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