September 27, 2019
Confidentiality can be threatened by legality
The nature of mental health treatment frequently means that a patient’s personal information is often shared as a part of the therapeutic process. However, though this sharing between a client and a mental health professional is usually understood to be confidential, there are exceptions. It will be in the best interest of both the parties…
Read moreSeptember 26, 2019
The mental health benefits of expressive writing
Writing helps us learn, process and in some cases, it can be highly therapeutic as it benefits our physical and psychological health. Expressive writing can be extremely helpful for those in recovery from a mental health disorder, addiction, or co-occurring conditions as it enables a person to be able to express their thoughts creatively and…
Read moreSeptember 25, 2019
Top 5 mental health issues college students face
Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health
For most people, college is their first foray into the “real world.” The sudden influx in responsibilities and social pressures can be overwhelming, leading to anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues, to cope. These problems if left untreated can lead to multiple complications like compromised academic performance, isolation, and in extreme circumstances, suicide ideation and…
Read moreSeptember 24, 2019
Driven to distraction at work? This book offers the help you need
Most individuals are hard workers, working non-stop through the day and getting as much work done as possible. The problem arises when a person is distracted. Maybe they are sent a funny picture and end up falling into the never-ending rabbit hole of the internet. Maybe they are preoccupied by the sheer number of things…
Read moreSeptember 20, 2019
Understanding schizoid personality disorder
For most people, being social and engaging with others is a daily activity that one looks forward to. However, for some, such interactions are undesirable and usually sidestepped whenever possible. Such a person may be suffering from schizoid personality disorder, in which they may disengage from relationships with others. Instead, the person will often prefer…
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