Eating Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, And Recovery
Eating disorders affect about 10 million females and 1 million males in the United States. 1 in 10 individuals have either experienced an eating disorder or know someone who has. While it may not be as common as other mental illnesses, it is important to recognize that eating disorders can lead to many premature deaths and struggles. We want to share proper information about different eating disorders and how they can affect people's bodies. In this blog, we will share causes, myths surrounding EDs, different types of disorders, and how therapy can help you recover from an eating disorder.
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8 Meditation Tips For Beginners
The practice of meditation is becoming more common for those who experience chronic stress, or mental illness or want to simplify their life. Meditation takes practice to truly change mindsets and behavior. When you start as a beginner, it can be frustrating to learn the ins and outs of meditation and find what technique is best for you. Here are some tips to help make meditation much more enjoyable at the beginner level.
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Mental Health In Aging Adults
Taking care of our mental health is important throughout all different seasons of life. For older adults and seniors, new challenges can arise that may cause a dip in your mental health. Mental healing is a journey, especially when life tests our resilience.
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Dealing With Imposter Syndrome: Insights And Coping Strategies
Mental illnesses can cause people of all ages to experience thoughts of inadequacy, sadness, or loneliness. Imposter syndrome can limit those who experience it from reaching their full potential and may cause their job performance or daily function to deteriorate. People who feel like an imposter may believe that their presence isn’t needed, or that they should abandon their current career path. Below is some more information about imposter syndrome, symptoms you may experience, and ways to overcome these feelings.
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The 4 Most Common Categories Of Mental Illness
There are many categories of mental illness that are recognized by the DSM 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Version 5), and most of them fit into these 4 common categories. All mental illnesses should be taken seriously. Some disorders can harm a person's health or make it extremely difficult to function in society. Many symptoms of mental illness can be better regulated with medication or therapy. We will break down just a few mental health diagnoses in each category.
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More About Family Therapy
The family is a key part of many people’s lives. We all come from a family, but each of our families can look different over time. Human relationships are complex, especially when it is someone who you spend a lot of time with or when it is someone you should be able to fully trust. All families experience crises, turmoil, and challenges, but it is how they deal with them that defines their interpersonal relationships. Family therapy can help family units learn better coping skills.
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Eating Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, And Recovery

8 Meditation Tips For Beginners

Mental Health In Aging Adults

Dealing With Imposter Syndrome: Insights And Coping Strategies

The 4 Most Common Categories Of Mental Illness

More About Family Therapy

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