The Physical Symptoms of a Mental Health Disorder
It’s not often well known, but a mental health disorder can affect your body as well as your mind. Your brain and your body are closely connected, so when one …
Mental Health
Debunking Treatment Myths Around Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects many people around the world. It is estimated that 1-4% of the US population has bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder may be more common than most …
How Acera Health Helps Find the Right Mental Health Care Professional for You
Mental health care professionals are highly trained, licensed individuals who help people recover from a mental health disorder or illness. Many have a master’s degree or higher in the art …
How Substance Use Disorder Qualifies as a Mental Health Disorder
Substance use is often a symptom of many types of mental health disorders. When substance use becomes out of control, it becomes a mental health disorder of its own. This …
How Mental Health Care Has Changed in the Digital Age
If you told someone 30 years ago that you could receive mental health care over a computer, they might write it off as something you read in a sci-fi novel. …
Finding Time for Treatment as a First Responder
When someone is a first responder, it means sacrificing a lot. The most common sacrifice is their time and mental health. When someone is on the front line of a …
Nightmares and Night Terrors: How Our Subconscious Affects Our Mental Health
Most people wouldn’t think so, but nightmares and night terrors are indicators of someone’s mental health. When we sleep, it signals our body to begin the healing process. It’s why …
Why Is It Hard to Discuss Mental Health Issues With Our Families?
For many people, it’s difficult to talk to their family at the best of times. It’s even harder when you want to discuss something as important as mental health issues. …
Autism and Common Co-occurring Mental Health Disorders
There are many types of mental health disorders that a person can be born with. One of these is autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This disorder affects how …
What Is a Mental Health Checklist and Why Might I Need One?
A mental health checklist is an important tool that has helped many people keep an eye on their mental and psychical health. Sometimes a person may not know what to …