Tag: mental illness
Postpartum Psychosis Made Me Suicidal Just One Month After Giving Birth
Things have changed. I was then a happy lady that always cheered everyone up. Just one month after giving birth, all I can see...
Drug Addiction – Causes, Signs, Effects, Treatment
Some people think that addiction is just a phase in a person’s life that they would eventually get over with it. However, when you...
Health Benefits of Owning a Pet
Pet owners live longer, have less stress, and are happier than others. Pets can directly boost your health, which can transform your quality of...
Signs of a Codependent Relationship
Qualities such as self-sacrifice and standing up for someone can seem positive, but if you take a closer look, they might be unhealthy, depending...
4 Psychiatric Conditions That Can Contribute to Substance Abuse
Substance abuse in America is costly in many ways. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over $400 billion was lost to missed...
Energy Drinks – How Bad are They for Our Health?
Energy drinks have exploded onto the market world-wide. They are replacing our tea and coffee drinking habits. How bad are they for our health?
Energy...
What Is Dissociative Identity Disorder And How To Deal With It
What Is Dissociative Identity Disorder And How To Deal With It
Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D.) is a health issue that is associated with a large...
7 Signs Your Gut Bacteria Needs Your Immediate Attention
7 Signs Your Gut Bacteria Needs Your Immediate Attention
For years, biologists have suspected a profound link between our health and the microbiomes of bacteria...
15 Celebrities Share How They Fought Their Mental Illness To Help Others Find Courage
15 Celebrities Share How They Fought Their Mental Illness To Help Others Find Courage
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 18 percent of American adults...
11 Abnormal Things Sugar Does To Your Body
11 Abnormal Things Sugar Does To Your Body
If you think it's sweet what sugar does for your taste buds, you need to find out...
25 Things You Learn When Your Best Friend Is Suffering From Depression
25 Things You Learn When Your Best Friend Is Suffering From Depression
You and your best friend are so close that it's almost as if...
Words You Should Never Say to Anxiety Sufferers
Words You Should Never Say to Someone Suffering from Anxiety
Sometimes people don't know how to act around those who are known to have an...
21 Truths About Depression No One Really Talks About
21 Truths About Depression No One Really Talks About
This topic makes people uncomfortable, but it shouldn't. One in five Americans will be depressed at...
13 Warning Signs of Mental Illness
13 Warning Signs of Mental Illness
The popular misconception about mental disorders is that they're rare and are always someone else's problem, they'll never happen...
Is Mental Illness Hereditary?
Is Mental Illness Hereditary?
Mental illness is a serious health condition effecting millions of Americans. The most common types of mental illness include: personality disorders,...
Schizotypal Personality Disorder Symptoms
Schizotypal Personality Disorder Symptoms
People with schizotypal personality disorder are often described as odd or eccentric and usually have few, if any, close relationships. They...
Loving Someone With Mental Illness
Loving Someone With Mental Illness
By PositiveMed-team
Edited By Stephanie Dawson
If you are having difficulty accepting the mental illness of a relative or other loved one you...
Protect Mental Health
Protect Mental Health
Mental illness is, for the most part, organic, that does not mean that we cannot take certain steps to maintain mental health...