Signs, causes, and symptoms of mental illness can vary depending on the disorder. If you are diagnosed with a mental health disorder, you are not alone. One in every 20 adults suffers from a mental health issue. There are still many misconceptions regarding mental illness, despite the fact that, like other major illnesses, mental illness …
Changing human behavior is a huge challenge, especially when we are looking for long-term and sustainable change. The change can be anything—diet, exercise, habits, dependencies, or anything else—that could lead to change, and it is the hardest thing to do. Here are a few reasons why changing our habits is so difficult:. Negative emotions When …
Is therapy confidential? The APA definition of confidentiality is professional ethics, which requires mental health professionals to limit the disclosure of the client’s identity, their condition, or treatment. However, the real question is, “Is therapy or counseling confidential?” What are the confidentiality exceptions in counseling?” Many people want to seek therapy and counseling but are …
Mental health is a central aspect of a successful and productive life. Each human, at every stage of life, faces struggles and stress. Struggles and stress in life are inevitable and uncertain, which is not in our control. However, the way we handle the situation, our mind, and body are in our control, which can …
Grief is experienced when there is a significant loss, which leads to physiological distress, anxiety, confusion, yearning, obsessive dwelling in the past, and apprehension about the future. Intense grief can affect mental and physical health. Grief can also take the form of regret for something lost, remorse for something done, or sorrow for a mishap …
Traumas are disturbing experiences that result in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings that can be long-lasting and have a negative effect on the individual’s attitude, behavior, and other areas of functioning. Traumatic events include rape, war, accidents, physical violence, and terror attacks. These experiences can challenge the way an individual views …
