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Insomnia: 10 Potential Causes
Many people will experience challenges related to not achieving a sufficient amount of sleep, poor quality of sleep, being unable to...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Sep 13, 20172 min read


Mental Illness and Poverty
According to a recent study conducted by University of California, older adults who lived in violent, poverty stricken areas are more to...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Feb 13, 20173 min read


Delusion vs Hallucination
For a lot of people the distinction between hallucinations and delusions can be very confusing and scary. However, delusions and...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jan 11, 20172 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


Personality Disorders: 11 Types
Personality disorders are characterized as a form of mental disorder in which the sufferer exhibits a rigid and dysfunctional pattern of...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Nov 28, 20162 min read


Violence and Mental Illness: 3 Subtypes
Physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological violence can cause both immediate and long-term health related problems and distress....
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Oct 6, 20163 min read


Children and Mental Health Concerns
Children like adult’s experience emotions related to anxiety, sadness, fear, anger, etc. As children grown and develop it is not uncommon...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Sep 22, 20164 min read


Schizophrenia and Internet Mental Health
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Those struggling with...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Sep 20, 20163 min read


Factitious Disorders: 11 Common Signs
Factitious disorder is a serious mental disorder in which someone deceives others by feigning sickness, by purposely making themselves...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Sep 19, 20163 min read


Mental Illness and Friendships: 5 Key Benefits
Establishing and maintaining friendships can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being, however, it's not always...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Sep 7, 20162 min read


Schizophrenia and Late Onset Symptoms
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder characterized by abnormal social behavior and failure to understand what is real. The vast...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Aug 15, 20163 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


Loving Someone with Mental Illness
Individuals diagnosed with mental illness often experience challenges with recognizing early onset symptoms, coping with the illness as...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jun 11, 20163 min read


Families Struggling with a Decompensating Member
Too often when those struggling with mental illness begin to mentally decompensate families of the mentally ill are faced with the...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jun 4, 20163 min read


Psychotropic Medications & Sexual Side Effects
There is no denying good mental health improves the quality of one’s life and to some extent our physical health as well. Having positive...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
May 24, 20163 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


Schizophrenia - Ebony
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Often people suffering from...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
May 10, 20163 min read


Mental Illness & Family
Most families with a member or members who suffer from mental illness believe that mental disorders are rare and “happen to someone else”...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Apr 13, 20163 min read
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