Mental Health

Here are 12 ways to identify if grieving has gone too far, and some strategies for coping.

Studies have shown that mental illnesses can manifest themselves in a variety of ways physically, as well as changing behavior (risk-taking and improper diet) that can impact overall health and lead to complications or a shortened lifespan.

We look into the early warning signs that are common in those suffering from schizophrenia. However, keep in mind that it’s the presence of multiple behaviors not just a few that indicate a mental health condition.

While an exaggerated sense of one’s attractiveness is certainly one characteristic of NPD, there are many other symptoms that can indicate someone is suffering from this mental illness—including these 15.

While it’s not curable, it can be managed with proper treatment. Therefore, it’s important to understand what causes schizophrenia, as well as what symptoms to look out for.

Hypochondriacs suffer from a type of mental illness known as hypochondriasis (or hypochondria), which is now classified as either Somatic Symptoms Disorder or Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD). This chronic anxiety-related disorder is mental and not physical, and it often presents similarly to obsessive-compulsive disorder.