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Stress The Point: Stress vs Mental Illness

MQ Mental Health

Many are familiar with the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and many are now becoming familiar with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. After experiencing traumatic events, they might develop symptoms of PTSD. Our bodies store it. If we ignore long-term stress it can turn into a mental health condition.

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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

Bipolar Bandit

The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders ex. Mood disorders ex. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. Substance abuse disorders ex. drug addictions. Trauma-related disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia.

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

Stop Abuse Campaign

We naturally associate things like drug addiction and the symptoms of psychotic mental illness with danger. Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. The ACE study shows that childhood trauma increases the risk of addiction and mental illness.

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Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique

University of Connecticut

EFT has application across a broad range of issues, including stress and anxiety related disorders, PTSD, physical pain, self-sabotage, cravings and addictions and performance. When that energy system is disrupted, a person experiences mental, emotional, or physical imbalance.

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Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique

University of Connecticut

EFT has application across a broad range of issues, including stress and anxiety related disorders, PTSD, physical pain, self-sabotage, cravings and addictions and performance. When that energy system is disrupted, a person experiences mental, emotional or physical imbalance.

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

Stop Abuse Campaign

We naturally associate things like drug addiction and the symptoms of psychotic mental illness with danger. Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. The ACE study shows that childhood trauma increases the risk of addiction and mental illness.

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Debunking Myths About PTSD

Gateway Foundation

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition individuals can develop after traumatic experiences. People can develop PTSD from many experiences, including natural disasters, abuse or other life-altering events. Learning the truth about PTSD can help eliminate the stigma and encourage people to seek treatment.

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