Mental Health

Research has indicated that many people dealing with borderline personality disorder also will struggle with addiction to alcohol or drugs.

The clinical diagnosis people refer to when they say high-functioning depression is a condition known as persistent depressive disorder (PDD) or dysthymia.

Learning how to support the person with insomnia is not only helpful for them, but it also can be helpful for the romantic partners of the insomniacs, who get drawn into their sleep issues.

Even though morphine is a natural substance derived from the poppy plant, heroin harms a person’s body and brain in multiple ways, and it’s two or three times more potent than morphine.

Whether you’re initiating conversation for the first time or checking in on their recovery progress, keep the following points in mind when supporting someone with an eating disorder.

If someone is suspected of having untreated depression or anxiety, one of the best ways to help is by talking to the person.

Much of what experts have learned in recent years regarding the connection between stress and substance abuse is thanks to new, more sophisticated brain-imaging technology.

A mental health problem that can happen after a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, an assault, or experiencing combat, PTSD is very treatable and can go away for most people.

Cocaine can change the way the human brain functions, changing the decision-making process and how the brain responds to stress, among other functions.

The ADAA shares that it is not uncommon for someone to have anxiety disorder and depression at the same time. In fact, they have found that almost half of people with a depression diagnosis also have an anxiety disorder.