Signs you need to go to a mental hospital—and why it’s necessary only in limited circumstances by Christine Ridley, LCSW | Oct 15, 2024 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Topics If you’re wondering when to admit yourself to a mental hospital, chances are, you’re experiencing extreme amounts of stress, depression, or anger. These aren’t easy emotions to cope with, even under the best of circumstances. Determining the signs you need to go to a mental hospital can help you understand…
What is schizophrenia? Early warning signs, behavioral traits, at-risk groups, and treatment by Jason Crosby | Nov 28, 2022 | Disorders, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Topics Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health condition that affects less than 1% of Americans. Symptoms of schizophrenia are often severe and can include hallucinations, non-linear speech and thought patterns, as well as mood swings and social challenges. While there is no current cure, psychiatric medication forms the backbone of treatment…
Dissociative identity disorder (DID): Causes, triggers, treatment options, and more by Jason Crosby | Oct 24, 2022 | Disorders, Dissociation, Mental Health Topics Dissociative identity disorder is perhaps the best-known, but most misunderstood dissociative disorder. It’s marked by the presentation of alternate personalities, commonly referred to as “alters.” These alters often differ drastically from one another and can change the affected person’s voice, body language, speech patterns, handwriting, and more. Dissociative identity disorder can…