The number of children and adolescents struggling with mental illness has been steadily increasing since before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite how commonly they occur, mental health conditions in children and adolescents are often undiagnosed for years because parents either don’t know the signs or dismiss symptoms as “just a phase.” At Carolina
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A number of factors can lead to mental illness. Genetics is just one of them. It is important for anyone with a family history of mental illness to realize what this does and does not mean for their own mental health. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health, we help our patients to understand and manage their
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For people who aren’t especially familiar with different types of therapy, it could seem redundant for one person to attend both individual counseling and group therapy sessions. However, at Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we intentionally offer multiple types of therapy because there are unique benefits to each variety, and, together, they
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Nearly six million Americans are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and yet the general public knows very little about this condition. This is part of the reason why every March 30 has been designated as World Bipolar Day. The goal behind this initiative is to raise awareness, acceptance, and funding to help people with bipolar disorder
When a person is struggling, sometimes it is helpful to be able to use more than words to explain how they are feeling. This is particularly true for those who were very young when they experienced a painful event or who are suffering from a condition that has made verbal language more difficult for them
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Mental health often changes with age, but it’s not a concern that simply goes away. Around 14 percent of adults over the age of 60 live with a mental health disorder, and around a quarter of deaths by suicide occur in that same age range, the highest rate of suicide for any age group. At
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You have started noticing a change in someone you love. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something feels different and you are worried. Could they be struggling with their mental health? At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we treat a wide range of mental health concerns, and we want
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Schizophrenia is a rare mental health condition. Less than 1 percent of the adult population has this condition. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we treat people with schizophrenia every day, and we want to share the truth about this condition. Truths About Schizophrenia Schizophrenia impacts both males and females, but it
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No one wants to think about someone they love taking their own life. Unfortunately, more than 700,000 people kill themselves each year, and having difficult, uncomfortable conversations is a necessary first step in preventing other people from being part of that number. At Carolina Dunes in Leland, North Carolina, we encourage family and friends to
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