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Some people consider schizophrenia the most debilitating of mental disorders, and indeed, if you ask almost any unaffected person to describe the disorder, they will probably rattle off symptoms like paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, bizarre outbursts and the like. However, when … Continue reading
Television and movies are the extent of my knowledge about autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. I’ve been led to believe that people with autism are either like Rain Man (an autistic savant) or less gifted, empathy-denied individuals loved by their parents … Continue reading
During the bulk of my abusive marriage, I didn’t realize how isolated I was, but I did recognize the fact that other families weren’t like mine. The shame of not knowing how to fix my problems overwhelmed me, and the … Continue reading
We get a lot of email at HealthyPlace.com every month. I mean a real lot – thousands of emails. Besides answering emails to help people, I sift through them to gauge what’s on people’s minds. One topic that comes up … Continue reading
Like most psychiatric disorders, Adult ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) doesn’t travel alone. As HealthyPlace Medical Director, Dr. Harry Croft, mentions in this week’s blog post, many adults with ADHD also suffer with depression, substance abuse and other conditions. There are … Continue reading
Whether it’s a mental or physical illness, it’s natural to concentrate on the person who has the illness. Many forget that family members and loved ones are also suffering. The impact of mental illness on families comes in the forms … Continue reading
(This post was written by Rebecca, our guest on Tuesday’s HealthyPlace Mental Health TV Show on “Mental Illness in the Family.”) Hello. My name is Rebecca. I am writing in response to the article I just saw on the HealthyPlace … Continue reading
(This post is written by Kailana, who is intersexual. Here, she discusses the impact of the intersex diagnosis and her experieces as an intersexual. She is an upcoming guest on the HealthyPlace Mental Health TV Show this Tuesday, Nov. 17, … Continue reading
Imagine the psychological torture of being told by others that you look fine, yet inside, you know that your (perceived) physical deformities make you unattractive. That is the crux of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Many associate it with eating disorders, but … Continue reading
As you know, suicide is never a pleasant subject. Often times, bouts of depression are so strong that those suffering feel the only way out is to end their life. What family members are left to deal with is unbearable, … Continue reading
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