Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Depression
Impulse Control Disorder
PTSD
Trauma
OCD
Schizophrenia
Substance Use Disorder
Codependency
A doctor will recommend treatment for a mental health illness only after a proper evaluation. Some of the symptoms may become very severe which will start affecting the functioning of the individual. With the right treatment and mental health facility in place, the individual can beat mental illness and return to a normal life.
Mental health is an issue that is often shrouded in secrecy due to the stigma attached to it. There is a lack of clear understanding of the condition, and even those who are suffering will rarely seek professional help. It is, however, important that anyone who has a mental health condition seeks help from qualified mental health professionals. You will allow you to continue to function well in society.
Some of the treatment options include psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both. Some people are also turning toward complementary or alternative therapies.
Self-help is essential, and this includes lifestyle changes, exercise, proper nutrition, adequate sleep, among others. Family members also need to participate in the treatment so that they get appropriate coping skills, which are essential for how they will live with the individual.
There are many different types of Anxiety disorders and these include social phobias, panic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. When going through determining an anxiety disorder, someone will need to seek treatment; otherwise, it could have lifelong repercussions. Researchers estimate that up to 25% of the population suffers from anxiety disorders.
You may know it as manic depression, but someone who suffers from bipolar affective disorder will suffer from terrible mood swings. One minute the person could be in the mania stage, extreme happiness, and the next they could be showing symptoms of depression. Some people also have psychotic episodes when suffering from bipolar affective disorder.
Depression is a common symptom of many mental disorders, and it manifests itself in low moods, lack of interest in what is going on, lethargy, and a perpetual state of sadness. Most of the symptoms come in varying levels of severity, and at its worst and individual could entertain thoughts of suicide.
The most common eating disorders are binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia nervosa. If not taken care of, it could lead to severe consequences on one’s physical and psychological health.
Someone suffering from a personality disorder will display dramatic, unpredictable, and overly emotional behavior even in situations that do not call for such a response. People who suffer from this will go through periods of emotional distress, and they usually are not able to have good relationships with other people.
Unfortunately, many people who suffer from this disorder do not seek help from professionals, and will only do so during a time of crisis.
There are certain situations that an individual may go through that could result in Deep distress. This would involve any event that could be very traumatic for that person. The effects are both short and long-term, and some individuals may have a problem moving on from the traumatic situation. The result could be physical and mental issues which may require the intervention of a therapist.
Humans are social creatures, and having healthy relationships is essential for good health and happiness. However, some individuals may find it challenging to form meaningful relationships. They may, therefore, seek treatment to understand why this is happening.
Trying to overcome the loss of someone you love can be overwhelming, especially if you do not have excellent support. One may go through depression and anxiety, which will require therapeutic intervention to help with the situation.
Mental illness refers to symptoms that will affect a person’s perception, behavior, mood, or thinking. Anyone who has a mental illness will find it hard to cope with the day-to-day demands of life; whether it is work or personal relationships. In severe cases, someone may need to get psychiatric help for medication. In other cases, counseling will help the person overcome mental illness.
The American Psychiatric Association reports that one-in-five US adults will experience some form of mental illness in their lifetime, 1 in 24 have serious mental illnesses, while 1 in 12 has a substance use disorder. Mental health has no discrimination about gender, income, social status, religion, among others. Most people will experience mental illness by the age of 24, although it can occur at any age.
Someone can receive treatment for mental illnesses and go on to lead fully functional lives. Unfortunately, many people feel shame about their condition and will not want to reach out and get help.
Diagnosis of a mental illness can be difficult because some of the symptoms are common, and only the severe symptoms will determine whether there is a need for treatment. For instance, an individual can suffer from depression when going through certain things in life, but it would not call for a diagnosis of mental illness. It is very important that someone gets a proper diagnosis as other conditions can cause what appears to be a mental illness.
Relationships are a very meaningful part of our lives and can bring us a great deal of happiness and fulfillment. Working through issues with couples therapy can help your relationship.
Anxiety is an irrational fear about something in the present or the future. It is, often times, a ‘moving target’ and it can become difficult to function without proper treatment.
Bipolar Disorder I is classified as a mood disorder. It is the most severe form of manic depression, and is distinguished by one or more manic episodes, usually accompanied by major depressive episodes.
Depression is often described as the ‘common cold’ of mental health issues. Symptoms may include sadness, irritability, fatigue, inability to sleep, difficulty making decisions, and overall loss of interest in pleasurable activities.
Self-esteem reflects a person’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It is a judgment of oneself as well as an attitude toward the self.
Trauma is defined as deeply distressing or disturbing experiences that leave a lasting mark on those who experience it. Trauma can be wide-ranging – coming from divorce, illness, accidents, and bereavement to extreme experiences of war, torture, rape, etc.
Personality disorders are characterized as dramatic, overly emotional or unpredictable thinking and behavior. Personality disorders may lead to emotional distress and impaired relationships with others.
Eating disorders are a group of mental disorders that manipulate a person’s relationship with food and their body. From anorexia to bulimia to body dysmorphia, treatment is key for recovery.
If you fear yourself or a loved one may be suffering from a mental health or addiction disorder, our assessment tool may be of use. Although our assessments cannot replace a diagnosis from a trained medical professional, they can help determine how many symptoms a person is experiencing for any addiction or mental health disorder.
There is no reason to wait. If you have any reason to suspect you or someone around you may be dealing with a severe addiction or mental health disorder, take our assessment and reach out to us today!
At Warner Park Recovery Mental Health Facility Center, we have experts who can help you overcome a mental illness. When you comes to us, we do a proper evaluation before commencing treatment. All of our plans are individual-based because we realize that no two people can benefit from the same treatment plan.
Whatever the situation is that someone is going through, we look for ways to help change certain behaviors that could be exacerbating the mental illnesses. It may include changing the way the individual feels about themselves while giving them practical coping skills to manage their relationships, work situation, and encourage better communication. We also help our clients to understand themselves better so that they can achieve better health.
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