Admin What is a Substance Use Disorder? A Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a medical condition where a person’s use of alcohol or drugs has become problematic. In the United States, approximately 20 million people aged 12 and older had a SUD in 2018, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). SUD … Read more
What is an Allergic Reaction? An allergic reaction is an abnormal reaction of your body’s immune system to a foreign substance.1 Your immune system sees this foreign substance as a threat and releases chemicals, like histamine, to protect you.2 An allergic reaction can cause a range of symptoms, from minor reactions like a rash or … Read more
What Are the Odds of Developing a Rare Disease? You may have heard the phrase ﾓrare diseaseﾔ before, but do you know what it means and what the odds are of developing one? A rare disease is defined as a health condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. Approximately 7,000 to … Read more
What Are the Odds of Developing a Phobia? The odds of developing a phobia are quite high. To understand this, let’s start by defining what a phobia is. A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation. It can cause extreme physical and psychological distress. The odds of developing a phobia … Read more
What is a Personality Disorder? Personality disorders are mental health conditions that affect how you think, feel, and act. People with personality disorders have difficulty with relationships and may find it hard to cope with everyday life. It’s estimated that 1 in 10 people have some form of personality disorder.1 Personality disorders are divided into … Read more
What Is a Neurodevelopmental Disorder? A neurodevelopmental disorder is a condition that affects the way the brain develops. It can include any type of impairment in the development of the brain, such as language, motor, cognitive, and social skills. These impairments can range from mild to severe and can have a major impact on a … Read more
What Is a Mood Disorder? Mood disorders are psychological illnesses that can cause significant changes in a person’s overall mood and affect their daily life. People with mood disorders often experience episodes of depression, mania, or a combination of both in varying degrees and lengths of time. An estimated 1 in 5 adults in the … Read more
Introduction to Food Intolerances You’ve probably heard of food allergies, but you may not be as familiar with food intolerances. Food intolerances are reactions to certain foods or ingredients that don’t involve the immune system. They’re different from food allergies, which are caused by an immune system overreaction, and can be serious or even life-threatening. … Read more
What is a Dissociative Disorder? 1. A dissociative disorder is a mental health condition that causes a person to experience a disconnect from reality. People with a dissociative disorder typically experience memory loss, changes in identity and sense of self, and distortions of their environment.2. To understand dissociative disorders, imagine living with a fog-like feeling … Read more
Overview of Cognitive Disorders You have probably heard about cognitive disorders, but may not know exactly what they are. Cognitive disorders refer to changes in mental ability or thinking, such as memory, ability to reason, and behavior. This can affect how a person interacts with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as their ability to … Read more