Mental Health

As a caregiver, it is often hard to know how to handle difficult situations such as depression in a loved one.

Handling Feelings of Depression Having feelings of depression affects millions of people. Both the caregiver and the care receiver suffer

Coping with Anger and Aggression Many family caregivers provide care to family members who have dementia (i.e., someone with memory

Sundowning Sundowning Confusion Starts in the Early Afternoon Sundowning comes by its name because it’s a behavior seen in many

Looking in the mirror only to find someone else there who is telling you what to do because they have been sent by witch to cast a spell on you incorporates both hallucinations and delusions concerns.

Hallucinations and Delusions Seem Real Hallucinations and delusions can both occur with mental illness, including dementia (Alzheimer’s.) In fact,

Knowing what to say and how to break the barrier of depression can be difficult at times.

Handling Challenging Behaviors and Emotions What is the best way to deal with family members when they act out

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. The

Children who have Conduct Disorders frequently get into fights.

Conduct Disorders As you might guess, “Conduct Disorders” are mental health conditions related to problem behaviors. There are three primary

Bipolar Disorder (a mood-related disorder) causes swings in emotions from extreme mania to severe depression.

Mood Related Disorders As the name suggests, people with Mood-Related Disorders have difficulty with emotions. The most common conditions known

Eating Disorders Can Be Fatal Though more common among women, eating disorders affect both sexes, often affecting multiple people in

Anxiety Disorders You hear people saying that they have anxiety or that they are nervous. Does that mean they have

Individuals with dissociative disorders escape from what is real into what is unreal as a means of survival. Victims of trauma and abuse use if as a self preservation technique.

Understanding Mental Health Disorders Mental Health Disorders Rising Each year: One in 24 people lives with a serious mental illness.

In late April, Lynn began to experience a phenonium called “sundowners.” Each night as it began to get dark, he

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