Understanding the Relationship Between Drug Addiction and Mental Health Conditions Drugs and alcohol can directly impact a person’s mental health. According to the Mental Health Foundation out of the UK, drugs can change your “mood and behavior” and may lead to “long-term mental health problems.” Drugs and Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism While people […]
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How Physical Activity Can Affect Your Mental and Physical Well-Being Exercise can be good for both your physical and mental health. According to the Mayo Clinic, regular exercise can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety. It is important to note, however, that many mental health disorders should be diagnosed and treated by a professional.
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How Many People Are Diagnosed with Mental Health Disorders Each Year? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), as many as 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness each year. Mental illness is widespread and often misunderstood. Because of the stigma associated with mental health disorders, few people
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Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia According to the American Psychiatric Association, schizophrenia is a “chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population.” Schizophrenia has a number of signs and symptoms including the presence of delusions and hallucinations. With treatment, many of the symptoms can be successfully managed. Symptoms of Schizophrenia
PC 1001.36 and Mental Health Pretrial Diversion Penal Code 1001.36 allows for a court to grant pretrial diversion for individuals with diagnosable mental health disorders. There are several factors that determine a person’s eligibility for the program, including whether the offender’s mental disorder was a significant factor in the commission of the offense and
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A Look at the Frequency of Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders Studies show that individuals suffering from alcohol-related psychiatric disorders such as alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder often have a comorbid mood or anxiety disorder. A publication written by Rober M. Anthenelli for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism discusses Comorbid Mental Health
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How Social Distancing Mandates and Economic Uncertainty Can Affect Mental Health Weeks into the pandemic, fears of uncertainty have become the norm. It is unclear when the economy will open up, it is unclear if millions of people will have a job once it does and it is unclear if the shutdown will lead to
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How Mental Health and Addiction Disorders May be Linked According to one of the largest studies done on co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders nearly 20% of respondents with a substance abuse disorder had an independent mood disorder and over 17% had at least one independent anxiety disorder. The study was part of the
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