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“The mania started with insomnia and not eating and being driven, driven to find an apartment, driven to see everybody, driven to do New York, driven to never shut up.” – Patty Duke Do you have a serious mental health condition? Managing your daily life with mental health isn’t simple.. It’s important to know that…

In 2023, an estimated 8 million Americans were living with bipolar disorder – nearly half of them men. While the condition affects men and women at similar rates, the way it manifests can be different. Men often experience unique symptoms and face greater stigma when seeking mental health care. Breaking that stigma starts with open…

An estimated 8 million adults in the U.S. were living with bipolar disorder as of 2023. If you or someone you love is living with bipolar disorder, you understand just how intense manic and depressive episodes can be. At Oceans Healthcare, we treat clients with even the most severe cases of bipolar disorder, providing care…

For unhoused and housing insecure individuals, receiving adequate health care is no small task. For those who also live with mental health issues, it can be especially daunting. More than 67% of unhoused people are also experiencing mental health conditions, according to the National Library of Medicine.

The impact of stress on Americans is clear with politics, health care and other societal concerns listed among the top concerns. If unmanaged, it can lead to acute and long-term mental health impacts like anxiety and depression.

The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the youth mental health crisis, but young people’s emotional wellbeing has been declining for years. In the decade leading up to the pandemic, feelings of persistent sadness and hopelessness rose by 40% among high schoolers.

When living with mental health challenges, uncertain times can become overwhelming, creating a sense of helplessness and an urge to withdraw.
During periods of external stress, it’s important to continue mental health treatment plans and monitor for any new symptoms.

A new year offers a fresh start and opportunity to develop positive life strategies. But even with the best of intentions, almost all New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. It can be difficult to find the motivation to maintain these personal commitments, especially for those already managing mental health challenges.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. In 2024, 43% of adults report feeling more anxious than they did last year. Anxiety disorders are often highly treatable, yet more than 55% of individuals go untreated. Individuals may avoid treatment due to the stigma surrounding mental illness or simply because they do not…