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How Much Exercise is Too Much?

Nutrition and exercise are two important foundations for good health. In fact, promotions abound that living a healthy lifestyle requires daily exercise. The “more is better” adage has become the norm leading many to wonder how much exercise is too much? A person may have good intentions when they begin an exercise routine. They use fitness apps or wearable devices to keep track of their progress. These tools may drive

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International Survivors of Suicide Day

Suicide can have devastating effects on the family and friends left behind. Being identified as suicide survivors is a very difficult title to carry. However, healing and moving forward is possible. To do this, some people may choose to participate in events like the International Survivors of Suicide Day. This event gives survivors a supportive place to join others on their grief journey. What is International Survivors of Suicide Day?

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young woman suffering from psychotic breaks

What Are Psychotic Breaks?

What do you think of when you hear the term “psychotic breaks?” More than likely, you don’t think of anything good. Both words “psychotic” and “breaks” have negative meanings attached to them. To truly understand this phrase, you have to learn more about it. What Are Psychotic Breaks? You may think of a psychotic break as a very abrupt or harsh break from reality. In some cases, this is true.

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The Difference Between Disordered Eating vs Eating Disorder

Diagnosing an eating disorder such as bulimia or anorexia is fairly easy for most professionals. These disorders have very distinct characteristics that are easy for just about anyone to pick out. However, pinpointing disordered eating isn’t so easy. Let’s take a closer look at the difference between disordered eating vs eating disorder. Disordered Eating vs Eating Disorder According to reports, nearly 50 percent of the U.S. population has some form

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man suffering from alcohol and depression

Is there a Connection Between Alcohol and Depression?

Alcohol is on the menu for most any celebration. If you want to be happy and cheerful, you drink. However, there’s a dark side to the drug. For instance, did you know that there’s a connection between alcohol and depression? The Alcohol High and Low Have a drink or two, and you’ll notice your inhibitions slipping. You’re more at ease in social situations. You feel like you’re relaxing. In contrast,

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man struggling with one of the many cognitive disorders

What Are Cognitive Disorders?

It’s not very often that people suffer from only one mental disorder. Experts suggest that once the brain develops any disorder, it’s easy for it to form another. Since addiction is a psychological disorder, it’s easy for people to develop other conditions alongside it. One such example is cognitive disorders. What Are Cognitive Disorders? Cognitive disorders (CDs) refer to an entire category of mental health conditions. In general, they’re subtle

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Common Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

Numerous mental disorders go hand in hand with substance use disorder. One example is a social anxiety disorder. It’s important for people to learn more about this disorder and some social anxiety disorder symptoms. The more that they know, the more ready they’ll be to seek out help or find help for their loved one. What Is Social Anxiety Disorder? Also called social phobia, this condition is one of the

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The Connection Between OCD and Addiction

Most people know that addiction is a mental disorder. However, once the brain develops one disorder, it’s extremely easy for it to form another. In fact, that’s why there’s a link between most mental disorders and addiction. One example of such a relationship is the connection between OCD and addiction. What Is OCD? OCD stands for obsessive-compulsive disorder. This mental illness causes unwanted and recurring obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions.

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The Symptoms of Severe Depression

Many mental disorders can spur from the development of substance use disorder. One example is severe depression. People who suffer from this disorder often turn to drugs to lessen the symptoms of severe depression. To fully understand the dangers that this condition poses, you have to learn more about it. What Is Depression? Depression is a type of mood disorder that can affect people’s thoughts, feelings and moods. In general,

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Understanding the Different Personality Disorder Types

Many people turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of coping with a mental illness. Using substances as a way to deal with confusing thoughts and emotions can quickly spiral into an addiction. One of the issues is that when people think of mental illness, they often think of disorders like anxiety and depression. However, there are a variety of personality disorder types that can lead to addiction. What

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