Have you been able to find the time, the words, or the courage to sit down and talk with your college freshman about their mental health? If not, know that you’re not alone. It seems that most parents freely and easily discuss things like finances, majors, schedules, and housing. But, many find it very hard to approach…
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Nearly three percent of American adults struggle with bipolar disorder. Moreover, having bipolar disorder means that an individual will cycle between periods of mania and periods of depression. There are many risk factors involved, but one common question is this: Is bipolar disorder hereditary? Explore that possibility, as well as the route to recovery, below.…
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A personality disorder is a way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that makes a person different from others. Here at Rose Hill Center, we understand this type of issue and the difficulties it can cause in your life. By recognizing personality disorder symptoms, we can help you on a path to overall wellness. Our expert…
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You’ve likely heard of phobias. Moreover, if you suffer from one, you understand the severity of the influence such fears can have on your day-to-day experiences. Others may wonder just what is a phobia, as it can sometimes be a concept that’s easily misunderstood. In fact, a phobia is an extreme fear of something, and…
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As stories about the mental health crisis and opioid epidemic have dominated the news and sparked conversations on social media this summer, one important point has been overlooked. The two topics are not exclusive of each other. Demi Lovato, the popular singer and songwriter reminded us of that this week when she was hospitalized for…
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“There’s no place like om” – at Rose Hill Center Namaste (nah-mah-stay) a respectful greeting or farewell “my soul honors your soul” Introducing Yoga 12 Step Recovery An innovative, and exciting new program, Y12SR (Yoga 12 Step Recovery) has recently been introduced to the residents in the Co-Occurring program who are living at Baker House…
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The disease of addiction comes in many forms, and the biggest problem in America is prescription drug addiction. In fact, more people die from prescription drug overdoses each year than both heroin and cocaine combined. This is why it’s important to seek the help you need if you’re struggling with an antidepressant addiction. How Does…
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Anxiety is a mental illness that affects more people than ever before. Moreover, it’s extremely difficult to live with. Those with anxiety don’t simply have stress or worry and calm down. Dealing with anxiety is having worry and fear completely take over the thoughts in your mind. In fact, there are physiological effects of anxiety,…
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“Stigma lives silently, but actively in the fears of others“(BPhope.com, 2012) Stigma is defined as “endorsing prejudicial attitudes about mental illness leading to discriminatory behavior” (Fokuo et al., 2017). Stigma affects the lives of individuals on a variety of levels. Individuals with mental illness also face additional challenges; finding jobs, housing, and medical treatment. Interactions…
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Feeling sad is part of being human. However, what happens when those sad feelings don’t seem to ever go away? If your feelings of hopelessness are increasing, you might wonder if depression is the reason. Are you asking yourself, am I depressed? Knowing more about depression can help you figure out if you need mental…
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