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Understanding Bipolar Disorder

June 19, 2025

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood condition characterized by alternating periods of elevated mood (mania or hypomania) and depression. These shifts can affect energy levels, sleep patterns, behavior, and the ability to function in daily life (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Although the exact cause remains unknown, a combination of genetic, biochemical, and environmental factors is… Read More Understanding Bipolar Disorder

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Understanding Addiction: A Whole-Person Approach to Recovery

June 16, 2025

Addiction is a chronic and complex condition that affects the brain, behavior, and overall well-being of individuals and families. Whether related to substances such as alcohol, opioids, or stimulants—or to behaviors such as gambling or compulsive internet use—addiction is more than a personal failure. It is a medical condition with biological, psychological, social, and spiritual… Read More Understanding Addiction: A Whole-Person Approach to Recovery

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Navigating Life with ADHD: A Parent’s Perspective

January 29, 2024

Life can be incredibly challenging for both parents and children impacted by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Many children with ADHD are unfairly labeled as “bad” kids, leaving parents and caregivers feeling frustrated, judged, and often defeated. As an adult with ADHD and a mother of children who also have ADHD, I’ve experienced my fair… Read More Navigating Life with ADHD: A Parent’s Perspective