Although sometimes used interchangeably, “behavioral health” and “mental health” are distinct terms. Behavioral health encompasses mental health. That is, mental health is a component of the former. It describes the connection between behaviors and an...
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental illnesses in the U.S. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, they affect 40 million adults every year. “Anxiety” includes a host of specific disorders,...
Are mental health disorders passed from parent to child to grandchild? If you suffer from depression are you likely to pass it along to your kids? The debate over the extent to which mental...
Mental health is more than just how you feel, it’s the cornerstone of well-being. It impacts how we interact with family, friends and ourselves. It’s the catalyst and precursor for everything in our lives—both...
Although sometimes used interchangeably, “behavioral health” and “mental health” are distinct terms. Behavioral health encompasses mental health. That is, mental health is a component of the former. It describes the connection between behaviors and an individual’s overall health. Behavioral health examines how actions such as drinking, drug use, eating habits or exercising impact both physical […]
Read moreAnxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental illnesses in the U.S. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, they affect 40 million adults every year. “Anxiety” includes a host of specific disorders, including: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Social anxiety disorder And it’s not uncommon […]
Read moreAre mental health disorders passed from parent to child to grandchild? If you suffer from depression are you likely to pass it along to your kids? The debate over the extent to which mental health disorders are linked to genetics has burned for more than 50 years. And supporting arguments for or against a genetic […]
Read moreMental health is more than just how you feel, it’s the cornerstone of well-being. It impacts how we interact with family, friends and ourselves. It’s the catalyst and precursor for everything in our lives—both the good and the bad. Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. It includes our emotional, psychological and social […]
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