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The spectrum of Mental Health disorders is incredibly vast; we showcase the multitude of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior.
The Heart of Well-Being
The Importance of Mental Health: A Foundation for Well-Being In recent years, conversations around mental health have gained much-needed attention. No longer relegated to whispers or dismissed as weakness, mental health is now recognized as a critical component of overall well-being. As society becomes more aware of the complexity of the human mind, the importance of maintaining good mental health is increasingly evident. Mental health affects every aspect of our lives—from how we think and feel to how we interact with others and manage stress. Understanding and prioritizing mental health is not just beneficial; it is essential.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
What is "Generalized Anxiety Disorder"?
Anxiety is a typical response to stressors, and everyone experiences stress in one way or another in their normal lives. However, many people struggle with anxiety disorders every single day and find it difficult to function in their lives and do basic things because of it. GAD is an anxiety disorder commonly associated with intense fear and worry about everyday events and situations. A person with GAD may feel overly concerned and worried about things for no apparent reasons. Persons with generalized anxiety disorder struggle to function in many areas of their lives because of their anxiety. The anxiety becomes so intense that it takes over their everyday life, causing them to have trouble at school, work, home, and even personal relationships.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Psyche
Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
I never really knew or understood what borderline personality disorder was until this summer. Throughout my life, I had never even considered that someone I love had this mental illness. Growing up, I was exposed to a lot of fighting and emotions through family members. This other family member had bipolar disorder, or so we thought.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Psyche
The Meat, the Bones, the Skin. Honorable Mention in The Metamorphosis of the Mind Challenge.
Red—marbled, seared steaks raised me. Desire served in thick cuts. Blood still warm in the center, something primal not meant to be named but always devoured. No questions, just plates. Heavy—thick porcelain, rimmed in gold like something sacred. They arrived steaming, polished to a shine, mirroring a face back at you, distorted by the steam. Each one carried its own silence. A glistening steak cut too large for the appetite, flanked by obedient sides. Mashed potato afterthoughts. The meat bleeding in. No one said a word. The knives were sharp, the rules were sharper. Finish your plate. Even the parts that made you sick. Especially those.
By Nicky Frankly9 months ago in Psyche
Unconditional Commitement
The Power of Unconditional Commitment: Choosing to Stay the Course In today’s fast-paced, convenience-driven world, commitment can feel like an outdated virtue. People are often encouraged to “follow their feelings,” “move on if it doesn’t serve you,” or “leave if it’s not easy.” And while there is truth in setting boundaries and prioritizing mental health, there is also something deeply transformative—and increasingly rare—about *unconditional commitment*.
By Gabriela Tone9 months ago in Psyche
Similar Symptoms, Different Context: Adult ADHD in a Nutshell
In contrast to childhood ADHD, adult ADHD has different components to it, and largely depends on how the individual with childhood ADHD has grown and developed over the course of their adolescent years to adulthood. Children that are diagnosed with ADHD early on, for instance, are much more likely to be able to recognize and better understand their symptoms and patterns in their symptoms than those who are newly diagnosed as adults.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Psyche
The Three Subsets of ADHD
ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a disorder that is most commonly diagnosed in early childhood among elementary aged children. However, there are also a large number of persons that do not get diagnosed with the disorder until they reach adulthood. This article will focus on the early childhood signs and symptoms of ADHD, and how it is identified and treated in early childhood.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Psyche
What's the Difference Between Anxiety and an Anxiety Disorder?
Anxiety is a common human reaction and emotion that everyone experiences at some point in time. Stress and environmental factors often play a critical role in anxiety and how we deal with it. However, when anxiety is persistent and not necessarily specific to a few situations, it can become a disorder. While a lot of people throw around the term anxiety loosely, it is often misunderstood as to how it relates to our mental health.
By Slgtlyscatt3red9 months ago in Psyche
