Category Archives: Mental Health Awareness

Touched With Fire: The Two Faces of Bipolar Disorder | World of …

Bipolar disorder is both a blessing and a curse. Some people who have bipolar disorder swear by the manic or hypomanic state they sometimes find themselves in. Not only do they feel full of energy and capable of doing just …

'Touched with Fire' finds drama, beauty in mental illness | Minnesota …

In "Touched with Fire," Carla (Katie Holmes) and Marco (Luke Kirby) try to build a life together after completing therapy. However, when Marco decides he wants to embrace the emotional and creative highs of his condition, …

Health care officials pitch transformative mental health, addiction …

State leaders believe they can lower the long-term growth in Medicaid costs and make Alaskans healthier mentally and physically. They plan to do that by better coordinating behavioral health care — the treatment of mental …

The Unexpected Effect of Travel on my Panic Disorder …

I had my first panic attack when I was seven. I was watching a movie with my brother and parents when an invisible hand reached inside my chest, death-gripped my lungs and wouldn't let go. The air I hadn't thought about …

Mental Health Awareness Week – Student eConnection

Mental Health Awareness Week is a week long event hosted by Joe's PEERS and Student Wellness. Each day we will focus on a different area of wellness by giving out information and having fun activities to educate students …