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Is Mental Illness Hereditary? 5 Things To Consider

Many people with mental illnesses wonder if their mental illness is hereditary. It’s perfectly understandable. To try to address this rather...

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Bipolar disorder symptoms in females: 18 signs

For the purposes of this article, we will use “females” to refer to people who were born female (sexual identity, not gender identity). If you do...

What is the difference between bipolar I and bipolar II?

Bipolar disorder is a complex condition. It can sometimes be challenging to understand the difference between bipolar I and bipolar II, or between...

Conditions

Can a person have multiple anxiety disorders?

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern, affecting 19% of adults in the U.S. There are several types of anxiety disorders—all...

4 ways to get postpartum mental health help

When you have a new baby at home, there is a lot that demands your attention. Whether this is your first child or not, it’s natural to feel the...

Can social media cause anxiety and stress?

Did you know that, for many people, there is a direct link between social media and anxiety? If you have ever felt like social media causes stress or...

Anxiety

Postpartum depression: 6 ways to take care of yourself

There are a lot of changes that occur before and after having a baby—your mind and body are adapting to many new things. It makes sense if you’re...

What is generational trauma and how long can it last?

We can inherit a lot from our family—whether it be characteristics that we can see right away, like height or eye color, or aspects that we...

Do you need a referral to see an online psychiatrist?

If you are wrestling with your mental health, it can be challenging to know how and where to get the help you need. As there are many types of...

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Relationship anxiety: what it is & how to overcome it

If you spend a lot of time worrying about your relationship, or constantly questioning aspects of it, you may be experiencing relationship anxiety....