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Mental illness can manifest at any age. However, certain mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, tend to become symptomatic in the late teens to mid-twenties. It is not exactly understood why these disorders tend to appear during this time of life, though there is some research that suggests that it may be related to hormonal changes. Certain people are at greate…Read More
Speaking openly and honestly about mental illness is extremely difficult within the United States. This is partly due to the fact that there are very serious stigmas surrounding mental illness. The public’s lack of knowledge towards mental illness makes breaking through these stigmas incredibly difficult. Societal stigmas also cause some individuals who are affected by a mental illness to withdr…Read More
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that can affect men and women of any age. Most commonly, we hear about PTSD in regards to military personnel. In fact, PTSD can affect anyone who has witnessed or experienced a traumatic event; rape, war, death, bombing, kidnapping, etc. This disorder can cause an individual to have flashbacks to an event, sever depression, extreme…Read More
Bipolar disorder, formally known as "manic-depression," affects many Americans. Many people suffering from bipolar disorder do not seek treatment in a timely manner, and as such, it can result in damage to their jobs, relationships, etc. Finding a psychiatrist and a psychologist can help individuals deal with, and manage their diagnosis of bipolar disorder. As a "manic-depressive" illness, bipolar…Read More
Depression has become a serious concern for young children. Like their adult counterparts, they can suffer greatly from depression, but tend to display this mental disorder in unique ways. It is difficult to imagine that a child who was once so full of life may be suffering from a mental disorder that is more commonly diagnosed within the adult population. Depression symptoms are usually brushed …Read More
Individuals that are plagued by a mental illness are subjected to unfair social stigmas. These individuals cannot control the fact that they now suffer from a mental illness. Many of these individuals seek professional treatment, but a large portion of the affected population live without treatment or diagnosis. It is important to understand mental illness so that the negative social stigmas can b…Read More
There are five categories of mental disorders that can affect Americans. These conditions are dealt with by mental health professionals on a daily basis. Individuals that are in need of psychiatric treatment in Gaithersburg, MD will be thoroughly assessed by a psychiatrist before any diagnosis or treatment begins. A psychiatrist in Gaithersburg will assess, diagnose, and come up with a comprehensi…Read More
Choosing the right medical professional to help you with your problems should only be done after you have a great sense of what each professional is trained to do. Most people that need help do not know whether to work with a psychologist or a psychiatrist in Gaithersburg, MD. A lot of these people believe that these medical professionals are one in the same, and this is where the confusion starts…Read More
When it comes to understanding the professionals who deal with mental health, there are a lot of gaps in the knowledge base. Many people do not understand the basic definitions associated with certain mental health care professionals. When you do not know which mental health professional does what, how do you choose the best person to help you through your problems? To begin, what is a psychiatris…Read More
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