mental illness

Statistics have proven that at least 33 percent of the people who are arrested for a DUI will eventually become a repeat offender. This statistic is astounding to many people, especially when you consider the fact that just one DUI…

The human mind is tricky! It is certainly difficult for anyone besides the experts to understand whether a person is mentally sick or ill. The difference between mental health and mental illness might not be clear sometimes but you can make…

The distinction between mental health and mental illness isn’t always obvious – one man’s shyness is another man’s case of social phobia, for example. It's often difficult to distinguish normal mental health from mental illness because…

When it comes to the fallout of the recession, it seems that those with mental health problems have been hit the hardest. This is according to a new study which looked at data on the rates of employment and mental health problems from 27 EU…

There are multiple wellness-boosting properties in coffee, but – let’s be honest – that’s not why you drink it! Sure, studies have shown that a diet containing moderate amounts of coffee can prevent certain diseases, such as breast cancer,…

The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has generated a lot of controversy for such a seemingly dull book. However, as the debate seems to rage between psychologists and psychiatrists, who are experts on mental wellness,…

When someone you love has a mental illness, it can have significant effects on your own physical and mental wellbeing. So how do you go about approaching that person about their possible illness, and then caring for them in the best way for…

Perhaps you are like me and check your email every thirty minutes or less?  This internet addiction could well be defined as a mental disorder before long. Or are you subject to outbursts of temper?  Or do you eat more than you should 12…

When your wellness is afflicted with any condition, stigma and discrimination can take its toll. However, these issues can really affect the wellbeing of those with mental health problems, greatly exacerbating the difficulties they face.…

Spring has sprung, which means it’s time to store away your cosy jumpers and warming tins of soup, and bring out the flip flops and the summery cocktails. But it’s not just the Pimms that gives you that happy-go-lucky feeling of wellness…

If you have a mental health problem, your child’s wellbeing could be at risk. This is according to a recent report from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission, which found that children whose parents or carers have affected mental wellness…

Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among under-aged youth in the United States, resulting in nearly 200,000 alcohol related visits to emergency rooms and approximately 4,300 alcohol related deaths annually. Under-age use of…

The rate of children being hospitalised for mental illness has skyrocketed over the last decade, jumping by a whopping 80% for five to 13-year-olds and by 42% for older teens. This is according to a new study that has left many public…

Sadly, one of the most popular ways for someone coping with a mental health issue to ease their mental and emotional pain is by numbing these emotions with alcohol. These individuals who could benefit from other types of therapy find solace…

The wellness of your employees has a huge impact on the workplace, and this is certainly the case when one of your employee’s mental wellbeing is affected. According to a new study by national mental health charity, SANE Australia, as an…

More research is being done into the area of women’s mental health, as scientists discover that the types of mental health problems that affect women are different to those commonly found in men. Mental illness can have a significant…

Masturbation still seems to be of a taboo topic, with many people believing that pleasuring yourself is bad for your mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Some myths assert that masturbating makes you crazy, turns you blind, and even…

Helping a loved one with both a substance abuse and a mental health problem can be a roller coaster for your wellbeing, as well as your relationship. It’s common for a sufferer of these co-occurring problems to resist treatment, which gives…