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How Common Is Burnout Among Mental Health Professionals?
INFOGRAPHIC TEXT: HOW COMMON IS BURNOUT AMONG MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS? Over half of mental health professionals report moderate or high burnout. The most common symptoms of burnout ... Read More
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Facts and Statistics That Emphasize How Stalking Impacts Mental Health
Every January since 2004, National Stalking Awareness Month has taken place to raise awareness of the impact stalking can have on its victims. Below are some stalking statistics and facts ... Read More
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Creativity at the Crossroads: How Ambivalence Frees Your Mind
Creativity comes in many forms: finding new ways to manage a toddler’s temper tantrums, painting a portrait which moves observers, or solving a business efficiency problem. Creative thinking ... Read More
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Worried About the Big Picture? How to Deal with an Existential Crisis
An existential crisis is a period of time when a person questions their existence. They might begin to wonder who they really are or what the meaning of life truly is. Some people may begin ... Read More
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When the Mirror Lies: Understanding Body Dysmorphia
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), or body dysmorphia, is a condition in which a person thinks their body is severely flawed. The flaw is either imagined or real but minor. For example, a ... Read More
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Can Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Harm a Baby?
INFOGRAPHIC TEXT: CAN MARIJUANA USE DURING PREGNANCY HARM A BABY? In the U.S., 4% of pregnant women report using cannabis in the last month. During pregnancy, up to 30% of THC (marijuana’s ... Read More
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How to Recognize Drug-Induced Psychosis
Drug-induced psychosis is a common and usually temporary mental health symptom. Psychosis is a disconnection from reality that may cause false beliefs called delusions, or false sensory ... Read More
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Dispelling 6 Common Myths About Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a behavioral issue most often diagnosed in childhood. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) lists it in the category of ... Read More
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What Is the Age Limit for Adoptive Parents in America?
Infographic Text: What Is the Age Limit for Adoptive Parents in America? The answer depends on where you live. Only 16 states list specific minimum age requirements for adoption. These ... Read More
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Can Antidepressants Stop Working?
Infographic Text: Can Antidepressants Stop Working? Yes. Some people do develop a tolerance to antidepressants, seeing less and less results from a drug that previously helped. This process ... Read More
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When Stress Is a Headache: The Link Between Trauma and Migraines
Migraine headaches are one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide. Depending on the study, chronic migraines affect around 1 in 10 people, with twice as many sufferers being female. Migraine ... Read More