Families in Recovery

A recent analysis of data on more than 900 adults by Johns Hopkins researchers has linked stressful life experiences among middle-aged women—but not men—to greater memory decline in later life....

As we wrote in March 2019, “it can be difficult to differentiate between the effects of mental illness and dementia in senior citizens. Misdiagnosis is common between the two conditions...

It’s not always easy to recognize the early symptoms of a developing mental health condition in elderly people. Here are some signs to look out for. Social Withdrawal Seniors with...

I was 16 when I was first diagnosed with depression. It took me a long time to accept the diagnosis because my symptoms did not fit my own preconceived notions...

The prefix “bi” indicates “two.”Think bicycle—two wheels. Or bifocals—two lenses. Or bifurcated–divided in two.The same applies when considering bipolar disorder. The word “bipolar” simply indicates two “poles” of experience—extreme highs...

Because May is Mental Health Awareness Month, you will likely see mental health information shared in the news, online, and possibly in groups you’re a member of. One devastating outcome...