Anger is a normal, healthy emotion that can range from mild irritation to intense rage. Anger is widely perceived as solely a negative emotion, but it does have positive benefits. For example, anger makes us aware of injustices and motivates us to solve problems. However, individuals with mental health disorders often have difficulty with healthy…
A person’s personality is a combination of characteristics, beliefs, and behavior styles that make them unique. Their perceptions of the world, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes are part of that personality. Personality grows more consistent with age but does not ever become fixed. Accounting for nearly 10% of the U.S. population, individuals with personality disorders have…
The feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and emptiness that depression causes can be debilitating. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in everyone, from children and teens to adults. It can interfere with daily life and significantly impact a person’s health, relationships, school, and career. However, mental health treatment is available and can…
Even though bipolar disorder is among the most common mood disorders, it is frequently undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Much like people saying they are depressed when they feel sad, the term bipolar is often used casually to describe a moody person. However, this phrase significantly detracts from the severity of the disorder. Individuals with bipolar disorder…
Like all forms of depression, seasonal depression is as unique as the millions of people whom it affects. This can make it challenging to identify the disorder in yourself or a loved one. Unfortunately, untreated seasonal depression rarely gets better on its own. Seasonal depression can affect every facet of a person’s life, including work…
More than 8 million Americans over the age of 18 have developed PTSD and 3.6% of adults have struggled with PTSD in the last year. Those who have experienced prior traumatic episodes are more likely to develop PTSD than others and mass violence has caused 67% of the people exposed to it to have PTSD.…
As debilitating as depression is, it can impact every part of a person’s life. Relationships falter and day-to-day tasks become difficult. A depression treatment center offers support to those dealing with this diagnosis. At Virtues Behavioral Health, we are here to help you find affordable, accessible treatment. Our mental health treatment center may be more…
Most people feel anxious from time to time. For some, those feelings seem to be present all of the time. Excessive worry can interact with daily life making it hard to engage in even simple activities. When that happens, you may have generalized anxiety disorder. This mental health condition can exacerbate substance use issues and…
Does the idea of public speaking tie your stomach up in knots? Do sweet words from loved ones leave you with a lump in your throat? Have you ever worried yourself sick? If so, then you’ve experienced the power of the mind-body connection. Whether we are consciously aware of it or not, the relationship between…
For millions of people, mental health disorders are a daily battle. For some, the use of drugs and alcohol seems to be the only way to minimize their symptoms. When a person has both conditions – mental health disorders and substance use disorders – it’s called a co-occurring disorder. Treating both of these conditions at…