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Avoidant Personality Disorder and Social Anxiety: Are They the Same?
Behavioral Therapy

Avoidant Personality Disorder and Social Anxiety: Are They the Same? 

Avoidant personality disorder and social anxiety are often confused because both involve fear and avoidance of social situations. However, they are different conditions with unique features. Understanding these differences can help people get the right diagnosis and treatment. Both disorders cause people to feel anxious about being judged or rejected,

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What Is Unspecified Depressive Disorder? Understanding the Diagnosis
Behavioral Therapy

What Is Unspecified Depressive Disorder? Understanding the Diagnosis 

Depressive disorders come in many forms, and sometimes symptoms don’t fit neatly into one specific diagnosis. Unspecified depressive disorder is a term used when someone shows signs of depression but doesn’t meet all the criteria for more common types like major depressive disorder or persistent depressive disorder. This diagnosis helps

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Major vs Persistent Depressive Disorder: What’s the Difference?
Behavioral Therapy

Major vs Persistent Depressive Disorder: What’s the Difference? 

Depressive disorders are common mental health conditions, but not all depression is the same. When comparing major vs persistent depressive disorder, it’s important to understand how they differ in symptoms, duration, and impact on daily life. Both conditions can cause sadness, low energy, and trouble enjoying life, but they affect

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Comparing Lithium Orotate and Prescription Lithium for Bipolar Disorder
Behavioral Therapy

Comparing Lithium Orotate and Prescription Lithium for Bipolar Disorder

When it comes to managing bipolar I and II disorder, many people have questions about the differences between lithium orotate and prescription lithium. Lithium orotate is a supplement available over-the-counter, while prescription lithium (usually lithium carbonate) is a well-studied medication that doctors use to help stabilize mood swings in bipolar

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Whole Body, Whole Life: A Holistic Approach to Fitness, Food, and Mental Peace
Healthcare

Whole Body, Whole Life: A Holistic Approach to Fitness, Food, and Mental Peace

Holistic wellness is an approach to health that looks at the whole person, not just one part or symptom. Instead of focusing on isolated health strategies-like only dieting or just exercising-holistic wellness combines different areas of life, including physical fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, to create lasting well-being. This method is

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How Do Stress and Mental Health Struggles Affect Decision-Making?
Anxiety

How Do Stress and Mental Health Struggles Affect Decision-Making?   

Stress and mental health struggles can have a major impact on the way we make decisions, both big and small. When we’re under stress or dealing with mental health challenges, even simple choices, like what to eat or what to wear, can suddenly feel overwhelming. This happens because stress and

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Thriving Through Perimenopause: Women's Strategies for Mental Wellness & Balance
Menopause

Thriving Through Perimenopause: Women’s Strategies for Mental Wellness & Balance

Perimenopause is a natural but often challenging stage in a woman’s life, marking the transition toward menopause. During this time, hormone levels fluctuate, leading to a wide range of physical and emotional changes that can affect daily life and overall well-being.  Many women experience perimenopause symptoms such as mood swings,

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Improving Mental Health: How Art Can Help 
Art Therapy

Improving Mental Health: How Art Can Help 

Art is more than just something beautiful to look at-it can also be a powerful tool for supporting our mental health. Many people are discovering the benefits of mental health art, whether it’s through painting, drawing, sculpture, or other creative activities. Art and mental health are closely connected, as making

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What’s the Connection Between Anxiety and Sleep Issues?
Anxiety

What’s the Connection Between Anxiety and Sleep Issues?

Many people struggle with both anxiety and sleep problems, and the two are closely connected. If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night with your mind racing, worrying about the next day, or feeling unable to relax, you’re not alone. Anxiety and sleep issues often go hand in hand,

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Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
Cold Plunge

Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options 

Many people have habits like biting their nails or picking at their skin, but for some, these actions become hard to control and can cause real problems. These are called body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). BFRBs are repetitive body-focused behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (dermatillomania or excoriation disorder),

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