The causes of schizophrenia are not yet fully understood. Researchers do not yet know exactly what causes some people to develop schizophrenia. There is a very strong genetic component to schizophrenia.However, genes alone do not completely explain the illness. Verywell / Cindy Chung Most scientists believe that genes dont cause schizophrenia directly but do make a person vulnerable to developing the disorder. Scientists are studying many possible factors that might cause a person with a genetic predisposition to develop schizophrenia....

More research is needed to determine how and why the factors discussed below are related to BPD. An emotionally invalidating environment is one in which a child’s emotional needs are not met. Aninvalidating environmentis not always evident to those who have experienced it or to others around them. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images These painful experiences can be hidden and even disguised as praise. Not everyone who has BPD has had these types of childhood experiencesalthough a large number have....

Most of us have, either occasionally or more frequently, had the unpleasant experience offorgetting something. So, what causes us to forget? What prevents us from mentally storing that piece of information or being able to recall it? Lena Mirisola/Getty Images Here are some of the many reasons we can’t remember. Often, these emotional triggers of memory loss can be improved by support, counseling, and lifestyle changes. Even just being aware ofand limiting exposure tothings that increase stress can help....

However, these treatments alone arent sufficient to improve depressive symptoms in certain individuals. When this occurs, its known astreatment-resistant depression. Thecauses behind treatment-resistant depression arent clearbut current studies have shown potential risk factors. Maskot / Getty Images These include brain and body risk factors, family history and genetics, and lifestyle factors. Other Underlying Health Issues Depression can be comorbid with certain physical conditions. Some studies have even found treatment-resistant depression to be a risk factor for developing other mental health conditions....

Kleptophobia (also known as cleptophobia) involves the fear of theft. This phobia can actually be used to describe two distinct fears. The first is a fear of being stolen from or robbed. Westend61/Getty Images The second is a fear of stealing from someone else. The two fears are often related and may exist simultaneously. A specific phobia involves an irrational and excessive fear of a specific object or situation. News coverage of robberies and thefts may also contribute to this fear....

These medications also help treatanxiety symptoms. Antidepressants may be most effective if your teen is also working with a therapist or psychiatrist. During counseling, your teen will learn coping skills to help deal with life’s stressors. martin-dm / Getty Images A mental health professional can be a wonderful ally for the parents of a teen with depression. Potential Adverse Effects All medications have side effects. One of the most commonly prescribedclasses of antidepressantsfor adolescent depression is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)....

Cannabis contains over 400 chemical compounds such as cannabinoids, terpenoids, flavinoids, and omega fatty acids. In recent years, interest has grown in the potential health effects and benefits of cannabis. Much of this interest has centered on these two cannabinoids. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images This interest will likely grow as cannabis and marijuana products become legal in more states. A number of different products have emerged that contain CBD, THC, or both....

Positive ways to deal with negative feelings What do you do when you’re feeling anxious? CBT coping skills are tools that can help you handle negative emotions in a healthy way. They provide strategies for getting through difficult situations with less tension, anxiety,depression, and stress. Tom M Johnson / Blend Images / Getty Images CBT coping skills help youdeal with uncomfortable emotions(anxiety, depression, etc.) so you’ve got the option to feel better physically, make better decisions, and more....

Prostock-Studio / Getty Key Takeaways Racial disparities often lead topoor mental health. Thompson suggests that therapists should avoid challenging minority patients thoughts and beliefs, and recommends validating them instead. Deidra Thompson, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC Providers can also seek cultural competence training. Prostock-Studio / Getty Thompson highlights the importance of seeking help, especially from those who are culturally and racially competent. “Individuals who are suffering from mental illness symptoms should seek help....

An SSRI like Celexa can prevent serotonin from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells that previously released it. When starting a new antidepressant medication, it’s important to be patient and not expect immediate results. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. Take A Pix Media / Blend Images / Getty Images If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911....

Celexa (citalopram)is a commonly prescribed antidepressant. It is part of a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Celexa is an FDA-approved treatment for the symptoms of major depression. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin Never change your dose or stop taking your medication without talking to your doctor first. Understanding Celexa Withdrawal All antidepressants have the potential to cause withdrawal symptoms. Fortunately, Celexa is not one of the antidepressants that causes the worst withdrawal symptoms....

What Is Centering?

Cerebral wasnt the first digital mental health provider to come under scrutiny. We don’t have enough providers. The ones that we do have aren’t available everywhere. wagnerokasaki / Getty Images Benjamin Cheyette, MD We don’t have enough providers. The ones that we do have aren’t available everywhere. Despite these concerns, Cheyette believes that a portion of the dialogue around these platforms is absent. They’re meeting a need. Why did this happen?...