Mental illness occurs when the brain isn’t working properly. And it’s a lot more common than you may think, affecting 1 in 8 people. There’s a lot more to know about mental health disorders too. Here’s a look at the common types of mental illness, their prevalence, and their risk factors.
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Whether you’re dealing with a mental illness or just need someone to talk to, a mental health professional may be able to help. But which type of mental health expert should you see? In our complete guide to psychiatry and counseling, we look into the different types of professionals and how they can help you!
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Low body temperature, also known as hypothermia, is a medical emergency. Understanding the common causes, signs, and risk factors of low body temperature can help prevent it from happening!
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Bipolar disorder is a complex mental illness that can be diagnosed into five different categories. Here a look at everything you need to know about each different type of bipolar disorder.
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The symptoms for bipolar disorder can vary widely from person to person. It is important to understand that this disorder is marked by both depression and mania- without both of these conditions, the diagnosis may be for a different mood disorder.
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Bipolar disorder isn’t as black and white as you might expect, and associated symptoms can vary from case to case. Understanding the illness can help both the patient and those around them manage it more effectively, so let’s take a look at 12 things to know about it.
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