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My mom and I got much closer as a result of my first and only schizoaffective psychotic episode. Read how schizoaffective disorder brought my mom and me closer.

My Schizoaffective Disorder Brought Me and My Mom Closer

I like to look for the good in bad situations. You know, in the darkness, I look for the stars--that kind of thing. But I’ve been missing for decades one really positive thing that came out of my schizoaffective psychotic episode at the start of my illness in 1998 when I was only 19 years old.

Speaking Out About Self Injury

What Do Dreams About Self-Harm Mean?

Anxiety does have a positive side in addition to its negative effects. Read this to discover three benefits of anxiety that might be surprising to you.

Anxiety-Schmanxiety

3 Benefits of Anxiety That Might Surprise You

Overthinking and depression is a serious issue. Learn why and how to deal with overthinking and depression at HealthyPlace.

Coping with Depression

Overthinking Can Cause Depression and Rob Your Peace of Mind

It's hard to not feel inferior from anxiety even though I feel mental illness should not be stigmatized. Learn why I feel inferior and my thoughts on ending it at HealthyPlace.

Anxiety-Schmanxiety

Anxiety and Inferiority

Freedom from verbal abuse might be temporary, but you can put it to good use. Learn what I'm doing since my boyfriend was incarcerated at HealthyPlace.

Verbal Abuse in Relationships

I'm Free From Verbal Abuse and Heartbroken

Mental Illness Overview

Mental Illness Overview

Mental Disease: Is Mental Illness a Real Disease?

When discussing your mental health concerns, psychiatric diagnosis, or medication treatment, here are questions to ask your doctor or therapist.

Mental Illness Overview

Questions for Your Mental Health Doctor

Many wonder if they have a diagnosable psychological problem but there's a better question to help determine whether you should seek help.

Mental Illness Overview

Do I Have A Mental Illness?

Information on methods to pay for mental health services plus mental health resources for the uninsured.

Mental Illness Overview

How To Pay for Mental Health Services

Mental health counseling is helpful for mental health disorders and distress. Learn how it works and the benefits of clinical mental health counseling.

Mental Illness Overview

Mental Health Counseling: How it Works, Benefits

Discover how counseling, therapy and support groups work and how these different talking treatments might help you.

Mental Illness Overview

Talking Treatments for Mental Health

Recent Mental Health Articles

Stress and mental health challenges are increasing daily for those in midlife, between the ages of 45 and 64. Learn more. Get 4 easy ways to reduce stress.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Midlife Stress is on the Rise

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Midlife Stress is on the Rise

Symptoms of ADHD can make focusing and planning difficult which makes being productive with ADHD a real challenge. Get tips on getting focused at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Being Productive with ADHD: 3 Tips for Controlling Your Day

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Being Productive with ADHD: 3 Tips for Controlling You

If you are experiencing mental health problems for any reason, seeking mental health help can bring great relief. Here are 4 reasons why it’s okay to seek help.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

4 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Seek Mental Health Help

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: 4 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Seek Mental Health Help

Are you engaged in negative self-talk? Find out why it’s important to change the way you talk to yourself and how to do it.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Change the Way You Talk to Yourself to Feel Better

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Change the Way You Talk to Yourself to Feel Better

What are the risk factors for mental illness? If you’re wondering if you’re at risk for developing a mental illness, take a look at this.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Are You at Risk for Mental Illness?

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Are You at Risk for Mental Illness?

These scary times threaten our mental health. COVID-19 came. Now protests and race riots are here. These coping tools can help you manage anxiety, stress now.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

How to Manage Fear in The Face of Riots and COVID-19

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: How to Manage Fear in The Face of Riots and COVID-19

Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

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Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

More conditions >