What age group is the most vulnerable to mental illness?

Mental illness is one of the most misunderstood health conditions in our society, and one that people are more vulnerable to as they age.  In fact, according to some studies there’s a correlation between age and mental illness. For example, sufferers of depression or anxiety may be less likely to seek treatment if they’re over… Continue reading What age group is the most vulnerable to mental illness?

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What are the seven different categories of mental illness?

It’s so easy to take mental health for granted. It’s easy to not think about it, or ignore the signs that you might be suffering from something like depression. Don’t get me wrong, there are some pretty serious symptoms of severe mental illness and those should be taken seriously. But what if you’re just a… Continue reading What are the seven different categories of mental illness?

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What is mental health, and how does it affect you?

Mental health is often used interchangeably with the term “mental illness.” But there’s a difference. Mental health refers to how you think, whereas mental illness is typically defined by many different symptoms that affect your daily life.  It can be hard to tell if you have a mental illness because it includes so many things… Continue reading What is mental health, and how does it affect you?

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What is the root of depression?

The question of whether a depression disposition or vulnerability can be inherited has always sparked heated debate. Still now, scientists are baffled as to what part our parents’ genes play in determining whether or not we would suffer from depression, or at least be vulnerable to it. Depression does, after all, entail a shift in… Continue reading What is the root of depression?

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