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Avoidant Personality Disorder vs Social Anxiety

woman displays avoidant behaviors due to social anxiety

Mental health disorders often have overlapping and similar symptoms. Thus, it can be difficult to tell the difference without a professional evaluation. The similarities between avoidant personality disorder vs social anxiety can lead to an incorrect self-diagnosis of two disorders that vastly differ in terms of causes and treatment. Gulf Coast Recovery Center in Tampa, […]

Can Ozempic Cause Depression?

woman lies in bed with depression linked to taking Ozempic

It’s no secret that medications often come with the risk of side effects. Ozempic, a medication that treats type 2 diabetes, is no exception. But, is it true that Ozempic can cause depression? The link between Ozempic and depression is not exactly clear. However, if you experience depression while taking Ozempic, it is important to […]

Can I Get Disability for Anxiety and Depression?

woman with severe anxiety and depression might have a qualifying disability

If your symptoms are severe, you can get disability for anxiety and depression. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits for those who struggle to find or maintain gainful employment due to mental health disorders. Along with anxiety and depression, other disorders, such as bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and schizophrenia, may qualify for disability […]

Is Anxiety a Hereditary Mental Health Disorder?

man with an anxiety disorder in therapy

According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders affect about 40 million US adults per year—or 19.1% of the total population. This makes anxiety disorders the most common type of mental health disorder in the US. So, what are the causes? And, is anxiety hereditary or is it a learned response […]

7 Misconceptions About Mental Illness

client in therapy for mental illness

Misconceptions about mental illness can lead to stigmatizing views of people with disorders. As a result, those who need help might feel ashamed and never seek treatment. Without treatment, people with mental illness suffer low quality of life and an overall diminished sense of self-worth and well-being. For others, not getting treatment could worsen symptoms […]