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Behavioral health information you can trust, verified by clinicians.

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How to treat an anxiety disorder

Anxiety can be managed with the right support and strategies.

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How are bipolar disorder and hoarding related?

Although not an official symptom, people with bipolar disorder may exhibit hoarding tendencies.

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The correlation between hoarding and ADHD

Many people with ADHD also experience hoarding tendencies.

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Is anxiety, PMDD, or both making your menstrual cycle worse?

If you feel severely anxious around your period, you may be experiencing PMDD.

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How to deal with being ghosted by someone with bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder symptoms may cause a person to ghost friends and loved ones.

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The relationship between anxiety and executive function

Anxiety can cause executive dysfunction, and the reverse is also true.

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What is hypomania?

Hypomania is a milder form of mania and a symptom of bipolar II disorder.

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When is bed rotting a sign of a mental health condition?

Bed rotting can feel good, but too much can be a sign of a mental health concern.

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What is a mood disorder?

Mood disorders include conditions like depression and bipolar disorder.

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How seasonal affective disorder can impact bipolar disorder

Seasonal changes can significantly affect your life if you live with bipolar disorder.