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Explore mental health and addiction guides, recovery information and practical support for individuals and families from THE BALANCE. Topic hubs provide clinical ownership; the collections below connect related questions across diagnoses and life stages.
Crisis Support, Self-Harm and Mental Health Safety; Recovery and Relapse Prevention: Continuing Support; Family Support for Mental Health and Addiction; Children and Adolescents: Mental Health and Addiction Support; Perinatal Mental Health: Pregnancy, Postpartum and Family Support; Older Adults: Mental Health, Addiction and Support; Neurodevelopmental Support: Care That Fits the Person.
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Symptoms are understood in context, including overlap and co-occurring needs.
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Paranoid Personality Disorder Treatment
PPD is defined by an intense level of suspicion and distrust of others, as well as unwarranted emotions of skepticism, hypersensitivity, and distrust of…
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What is Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which you stop breathing for brief periods of time while sleeping. Individuals who struggle with sleep apnea do…
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Nicotine Withdrawal
Nicotine is addictive, and stopping smoking can cause cravings, irritability, poor concentration, and changes in sleep or appetite. Withdrawal varies in severity, and effective…
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Pica: Medical Assessment, Nutritional Needs and Specialist Support
Pica care starts with understanding what is being consumed and checking physical safety. Learn about nutritional assessment, developmental differences, specialist support, and practical family…
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Narcolepsy Treatment
Narcolepsy is a condition wherein the sleep-wake cycle is disrupted. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the main symptom, which might include falling asleep unintentionally…
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Psychosis Treatment
Psychosis is a symptom of numerous psychiatric diseases, not a diagnosis. People who suffer from psychosis may have difficulty discriminating between actual and false…
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Autism Treatment
Behavior and communication practices at high-end rehab centers that aid children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
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Hangxiety
The present article will discuss hangxiety (a term used for hangover anxiety) and what it actually is. After that, we will move on to…
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What To Do For Teens With Dual Diagnosis
A dual diagnosis occurs when an individual, whether a child, adolescent or adult, is diagnosed with both a mental health problem and substance use…
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Addiction in Celebrities
In the 21st century, many things seem to have us addicted- our phones, social media, Netflix, celebrity gossip, etc. We use the word “addicted”…
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When To Seek Marriage Counseling
Are you and your partner no longer on the same page? Discover whether it’s time for marriage counseling and how to rekindle the flame…
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Marriage Counseling
Marriage isn’t as easy as couples think it is, even before, during, and after the wedding ceremony. It necessitates dedication and perseverance. It is…
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