Benzodiazepines, also known as benzos, are a type of prescription sedative medication with a range of legitimate medical uses. Primary among these, they can provide an anxiolytic, calming effect, which is why many people are prescribed them for anxiety. If you’ve been prescribed a benzodiazepine and you are afraid you could become physically dependent on…
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Although depression and bipolar share significant crossover in symptoms, they are distinct conditions. It’s crucial to understand which one you may be suffering from in order to get the right help. You may be reviewing your own mental and physical state, trying to self-diagnose, wondering “Depression & Bipolar: What is the Difference?” Let True Life…
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In the wake of COVID-19, telehealth services are more popular than ever before. When a provider utilizes telehealth properly, they give their patients a level of agency and comfort within their care. When it comes to mental health treatment, this is even more true. Someone may feel uncomfortable seeking mental health treatment face to face…
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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…
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Anyone struggling with a mental health condition knows how debilitating it can be to their quality of life, in addition to their personal and professional relationships. Mood disorders like depression and social anxiety can get in the way of productivity and socialization. Friends, colleagues, family, and community members coping with such issues may feel isolated…
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It’s an unfortunate reality that millions of Americans are struggling with alcohol addiction. This disease can wreck relationships and destroy families, and can even be fatal. However, there is help available for those dealing with alcohol use disorder. An alcohol addiction treatment program could be the right choice for you if you are struggling with…
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A substance-induced mood disorder affects a person’s physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. However, identifying the exact causes can be difficult. Many people live with the symptoms of severe mental health disorders but are unable or unwilling to seek help. Some think they can just get over these symptoms or cannot see how their mental health…
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You probably know someone who has experienced depression. You may even have had your own encounter with this debilitating mental health disorder. Depression is such a pervasive phenomenon that it’s almost impossible not to come across it at least once in your life. But where does it come from? Is depression genetic? A triggering event…
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Millions of Americans either know someone with a mental health disorder or deal with one themselves. Mental health treatment in this country can sometimes be difficult to find, depending on your income and where you live. There are also a lot of unnecessary stigmas about mental health disorders. That’s why World Mental Health Day is…
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