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Bipolar Disorder: Age of Onset and Associated Risk factors
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include cycling of...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Mar 6, 20172 min read


Effects of Emotional Neglect
The effects of physical abuse are fairly obvious – a bruising, cuts, burns, scrapes, etc., however, the effects of emotional abuse may be...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Dec 5, 20162 min read


Teen Moodiness or Mental Illness
Many of us can remember how difficult it was to be a teenager, i.e., wanting to fit in, acne, gossip, bodily and hormonal changes, etc....
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Nov 29, 20163 min read


Bullying: 13 Side Effects
Although, many adults dismiss bullying in school as a childhood rite of passage, this form of aggression may have long-term psychological...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Nov 16, 20162 min read


Risk Factors for Suicide: 17 Signs
Unfortunately, suicidal thoughts and ideation are more common than most people think. Suicidal ideations are also more common than...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Nov 8, 20162 min read


Late Onset Bipolar Disorder: Seniors
Bipolar disorder is a characterized as a severe, chronic psychiatric disorder that includes chronic cycling between both high and low...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Oct 25, 20163 min read


Stress Management: 6 Techniques
Stress like breathing is a normal everyday part of life. Stress can invade every part of our life, including our relationships. Reducing...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Oct 24, 20163 min read


Sleep Deprivation: 15 Potential Consequences
Sleep deprivation is characterized as a condition that occurs when you do not get enough sleep for extended periods of time. However,...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Oct 21, 20163 min read


Depression vs Sadness: 6 Key Differences
We all experience feelings of sadness at some point in our lives, often experiencing this unpleasant feeling multiple times during the...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Oct 12, 20163 min read


Relieving loneliness: 4 Useful Techniques
Feelings of loneliness can have a significant impact on our emotional and psychological health as some people struggle to and experience...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Oct 5, 20162 min read


Seasonal Affective Disorder- Winter Months
In most cases, seasonal affective disorder symptoms appear during late fall or early winter and go away during the sunnier days of spring...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Oct 4, 20162 min read


Mimics of Depression:10 Common Signs of Depression
Unfortunately, many medical and psychiatric illnesses often mimic or “look like” other mental and medical illnesses, making it difficult...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Aug 31, 20162 min read


Mental Health Challenges & Pregnancy
Mental illness continues to be an ongoing concern and struggle for many people, some seeking help and treatment, others suffering in...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jul 5, 20163 min read


Teenagers & Depression
Teenagers just like adults can face a lot of demands and pressures. Often teenage pressures stem from changes in physical appearance,...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jun 21, 20162 min read


College Students & Mental Health
Entering college is often a fun, liberating, and exciting time for most young adults. Those entering college for the first time are...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
May 14, 20163 min read
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