Have you ever thought about how your environment contributes to your mood? The relationships we maintain, communities we engage with, news we read about, and even workplace culture all influence emotional wellbeing. If we want to be better people, it’s our responsibility to surround ourselves...
Supporting your family and friends is a wonderful thing. But if a friend or family member has bipolar disorder, it may be more of a challenge than you initially thought. Educating yourself about the condition, its symptoms, and treatment options—like bipolar therapy—is the first step...
When people think of eating disorders, anorexia and bulimia often come to mind. However, several other eating disorders deserve attention as well, including Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Whatever the type, disordered eating causes significant distress, from being ashamed to...
Sometimes referred to as “sleep terrors,” night terrors are a type of parasomnia that can cause someone to scream, cry, breathe heavily, have an increased heart rate, sweat, stare, sit up in bed, thrash around, or wave their arms and legs. It can be difficult...