More than 45 million Americans experience mental illness every year. That’s about 1 in 5 adults. There’s so much stigma surrounding this ailment that people go to great lengths to hide their mental health condition, including failing to seek or dropping out of treatment. A huge chunk of the negative stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding mental…
Social media is a big part of the lives of teens today. It provides them with a sense of community and enables them to connect with people worldwide. However, social media is not all sunshine and roses. Studies suggest that heavy social media usage is likelier to develop a negative body image, low self-esteem, and…
The term “bipolar” is sometimes used in jest to describe personality traits. However, bipolar is a serious disorder that affects more than 5 million Americans. It’s a brain disorder that causes manic-depressive episodes, which are characterized by unusual and extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. These episodes can affect a person’s ability to…
A Mental Health Month is coming up, and while we’ve come a long way in how we view mental illness, there is still much work to be done. Having a friend or family member with a mental illness like anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, or PTSD can be challenging. Separating the person from the illness and…
Teens go through so many intense changes all at once that it can be a bit overwhelming. Without a strong support system and a healthy outlet for their stress, they can quickly slip into a depressive state. Recognizing Teen Depression Most teenagers are moody and predictable, which makes it difficult for parents to tell whether…
Hi there, my name is Lynell LaMountain, and it’s my privilege to work with an awesome production team and amazing people as one of the co-hosts of the award-winning television show, Lifestyle Magazine. Look, life can get pretty stressful at times; we all get stressed, overwhelmed and even burned out. Life can stack up on…
Most of us spend our workdays indoors under artificial lights in front of a computer screen. Then we go home and plop down in front of the TV continuing to bask in the glow of yet another screen. Unfortunately, so much time spent inside is having a negative effect on our physical and mental health….
It happens slowly. We start to forget our keys, forget a name or we come home from the market without the most important item we went for. Everybody does this sometimes. But according to our guest today, you can reverse this downhill slide in as little as two weeks. Memory doesn’t have to disappear as we age, according to Dr. Gary Small, author of 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain. Free Offer: Web articles by Dr. Gary Small Offer Description: Web articles “Sleep Helps Protect Your Brain,” Keep Walking To Stay Mentally Sharp,” and “Never Forget A Name Again” by Dr. Gary Small Offer Code: 2WEEKS-T-F-401
Imagine knowing someone – a spouse, a friend, a family member – and having them suddenly shift their personality so dramatically that they seem like a whole new person. On today’s show, actor Maurice Benard from “General Hospital” shares his personal experience with Bipolar Disorder, while Dr. John Grienenberger, Ph.D. from PCH Treatment Center shares information on how to identify and manage this condition which affects over 6 million Americans. Free Offer: “Bipolar Disorder” Offer Description: (1)Article from PCH Treatment Center, “What to Do When Your Loved One Is Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder” (2) NIMH pamphlet “Bipolar Disorder” A brochure on bipolar disorder that explains what it is, when it starts, and how to get help. Offer Code: BIPOLAR-T-F-401
Many marriages with a bi-polar spouse end in divorce. But today’s Mad About Marriage guests, Moses and Lorraine Edralin, share their story of how they made it work together for over 10 years.
