When people hear that substance use disorders and mental health conditions frequently show up together, they may assume that people who use substances are causing themselves to become mentally ill. Not only is this inaccurate, but it is dangerously stigmatizing, as it can cause society to blame people who are struggling with mental health and […]
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Despite the large number of people who experience mental illness, not just in our country, but around the world, there is still a lot of misinformation and stigma around the topic of mental health. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health, in Leland, North Carolina, we think it’s important, not just during Mental Health Awareness Month, but
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A little boy who can’t sit still, constantly interrupts other people, and acts impulsively has long been the image of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), not just for the general population, but even for doctors and researchers. In more recent years, however, we have become more aware of how girls and women experience ADHD, and
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A traumatic event is something that is so horrifying, life-threatening, or overwhelming that it exceeds a person’s ability to cope. A person who has experienced trauma needs to feel safe to learn new things, develop new skills, and experience improved mental health. That’s why Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, offers trauma-informed care.
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Mental health is an important aspect of living a happy, meaningful life. It requires ongoing work, but that doesn’t mean that the hour you have free right now cannot make a difference. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we have compiled a list of things that a person can do in an
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It may seem a bit redundant to have Mental Health Awareness Month in May and also Women’s Mental Health Awareness Month in March, but because mental health is different for men and women, now is a good time to talk about the things that impact mental health for females. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in
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One in five adults in the United States struggles with mental health concerns. Around half of the people who develop mental illness show symptoms before the age of 14, but unfortunately, they are often not diagnosed and do not receive help until much later. The time that passes between the onset and diagnosis is time
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If your loved one has been diagnosed with schizophrenia or you suspect they might have this condition, you may have a lot of worries and fears about how this will shape their future. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health, we treat people who require acute care for schizophrenia, and we want to provide families with some
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Bipolar disorder, which is also sometimes called manic depression, is a mood disorder that comes with extreme highs and lows. People with this condition often struggle to recognize how much their condition disrupts their daily life. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health, in Leland, North Carolina, we educate people with this condition and their loved ones,
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A third of American teens experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from a partner before they reach adulthood. That’s why every February is recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. If you are parenting an adolescent, it is important to understand teen dating violence (TDV) and the impact it can have on your child’s mental
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