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…
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…
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…
In most cases, severe psychiatric conditions don’t develop overnight. Family, friends, and even the person themselves usually notice symptoms and warning signs of mental illness before it becomes full-blown. Mental illness can leave you feeling trapped and alone, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Reaching out for help when you suspect that you…