No one wants to be known by a medical diagnosis or defined by symptoms. Describing someone by their condition can be perceived as labeling or stigmatizing and does not encourage patients to explore their abilities and strengths. By incorporating recovery-oriented practice into psychiatric care, patients can be empowered to leverage hope and resilience to create
Experiencing anxiety is a natural part of growing up, and there’s no question that kids and teens face many very real reasons to feel anxious. Typically, they learn to navigate those feelings. But when anxiety persists and becomes seemingly unmanageable, it can impact schoolwork, relationships, and even development. So what should parents, teachers, and other
Social media is well-known, but the effects of its long-term use are still relatively unknown. Many of us feel increasingly reliant on it, and its use—or trying to limit its use—can make us feel anxious, irritable, and even depressed. What makes these platforms such a hard habit to break? And how can we recognize the
