Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 15, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022 A lack of awareness among professional and amateur athletes who have mental health challenges puts them at risk of further damaging their careers or even their lives. Several young, famous athletes have recently spoken out…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 10, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022 Much of the media focus is currently on the mental health of celebrities. This article discusses five teen celebrity stars who exemplify the power of having open conversations about mental health and how prioritizing it…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 31, 2022 Updated: May 23, 2022 There are many resources available for teens to help them improve their mental health and lead happy productive lives. Often, there is excellent information in mental health books for teens. This genre of books is…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 30, 2022 Updated: May 23, 2022 The teen years are difficult for almost every teenager, and some of this difficulty stems from their lack of coping skills. Often, when there are teen coping skills, these young people turn to harmful behaviors,…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 7, 2022 Updated: March 18, 2022 Self-harming behavior involves causing intentional harm to oneself or others, such as cutting, burning, or overdose. Self-harm may begin innocently and gradually become more severe. Mental health treatment for teens is the most effective way…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 3, 2022 Updated: March 18, 2022 Childhood bipolar disorder (CBD) or adolescent bipolar disorder (ABD) is a highly treatable psychiatric condition. Unfortunately, there is no wholesale cure for bipolar disorder. However, adolescent mental health treatment adapted to an individual’s temperament and…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 15, 2021 Updated: September 7, 2021 Traumatic events change the structure of the brain. Whether from childhood or adulthood, a person who experiences trauma is likely to struggle with several complications resulting from that experience, including drug and alcohol addiction. If…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 30, 2021 Updated: August 13, 2021 Some people with addiction also have a mental health disorder. This may include conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, severe anxiety, or debilitating post-traumatic stress disorder. When a person has both conditions, it’s called a…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 9, 2021 Updated: August 13, 2021 The American Psychology Association defines escapism as the tendency to escape from the real world to the safety and comfort of a fantasy world. Since life is innately stressful, coping strategies are essential to making…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 22, 2021 Updated: September 22, 2021 People struggling with addiction often have untreated mental health disorders or co-occurring disorders. They may turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of self-medicating their issues. Treatment centers often focused on the physical aspects…