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I am closer to my mom as a result of my first and only schizoaffective psychotic episode. Learn how schizoaffective disorder brought us closer at HealthyPlace.

I am Closer to My Mom Because of Schizoaffective Disorder

I like to look for the good in bad situations. You know, in the darkness, I look for the stars--that kind of thing. But I’ve been missing for decades one really positive thing that came out of my schizoaffective psychotic episode at the start of my illness in 1998 when I was only 19 years old.

Speaking Out About Self Injury

What Do Dreams About Self-Harm Mean?

Anxiety does have the benefit of a positive side in addition to its negative effects. Discover three benefits of anxiety that might surprise you at HealthyPlace.

Anxiety-Schmanxiety

3 Benefits of Anxiety That Might Surprise You

Overthinking and depression is a serious issue. Learn why and how to deal with overthinking and depression at HealthyPlace.

Coping with Depression

Overthinking Can Cause Depression and Rob Your Peace of Mind

It's hard to not feel inferior from anxiety even though I feel mental illness should not be stigmatized. Learn why I feel inferior and my thoughts on ending it at HealthyPlace.

Anxiety-Schmanxiety

Anxiety and Inferiority

Freedom from verbal abuse might be temporary, but you can put it to good use. Learn what I'm doing since my boyfriend was incarcerated at HealthyPlace.

Verbal Abuse in Relationships

I'm Free From Verbal Abuse and Heartbroken

Mental Illness Overview

Family systems therapy is a popular approach to family and relationships counseling, but what should you expect from a session? Find out here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

How Does Family Systems Therapy Work?

Mental Illness Overview

Mental Illness Articles

EMDR therapy is a short-term treatment mainly used with trauma patients. Learn the benefits, side-effects, and dangers of EMDR therapy, on HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

What Is EMDR Therapy? Definition, Side-Effects and Benefits

Expressive arts therapy is a type of art therapy that facilitates personal growth and healing. Learn more about expressive arts therapy, on HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

What is Expressive Arts Therapy and How Does It Work?

Different mental illnesses each have their challenges. Discover the general as well as unique challenges to different mental illnesses?

Mental Illness Overview

Different Mental Disorders and Their Challenges

Mental health awareness month and mental health awareness week are important initiatives for everyone’s mental health. Find

Mental Illness Overview

Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month (and Other Initiatives)

Recent Mental Health Articles

Stress and mental health challenges are increasing daily for those in midlife, between the ages of 45 and 64. Learn more. Get 4 easy ways to reduce stress.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Midlife Stress is on the Rise

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Midlife Stress is on the Rise

Symptoms of ADHD can make focusing and planning difficult which makes being productive with ADHD a real challenge. Get tips on getting focused at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Being Productive with ADHD: 3 Tips for Controlling Your Day

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Being Productive with ADHD: 3 Tips for Controlling You

If you are experiencing mental health problems for any reason, seeking mental health help can bring great relief. Here are 4 reasons why it’s okay to seek help.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

4 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Seek Mental Health Help

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: 4 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Seek Mental Health Help

Are you engaged in negative self-talk? Find out why it’s important to change the way you talk to yourself and how to do it.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Change the Way You Talk to Yourself to Feel Better

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Change the Way You Talk to Yourself to Feel Better

What are the risk factors for mental illness? If you’re wondering if you’re at risk for developing a mental illness, take a look at this.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Are You at Risk for Mental Illness?

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: Are You at Risk for Mental Illness?

These scary times threaten our mental health. COVID-19 came. Now protests and race riots are here. These coping tools can help you manage anxiety, stress now.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

How to Manage Fear in The Face of Riots and COVID-19

Here's what's happening on the HealthyPlace site this week: How to Manage Fear in The Face of Riots and COVID-19

Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

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Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

More conditions >