The Healgood Blog
Understanding OCD: Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek Support
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as a personality quirk or an intense preference for cleanliness and order. In reality, OCD is a serious, potentially debilitating mental health disorder that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. As OCD Awareness Month brings these discussions to the forefront, we aim to increase awareness, understand the signs and symptoms, including what's "normal" and what's OCD, and highlight the importance of seeking evidence-based treatment.
The Pressure of Perfection: Navigating Mental Health Amidst Olympic Standards
The Olympics are a global celebration of athletic achievement, showcasing the incredible feats of athletes who often dedicate their lives to perfecting their sports. While these performances can inspire admiration and awe, they can also set unrealistic standards for viewers.
Teens & self-harm: What it is and isn’t
While self-harm behaviors are worrisome, it’s important to understand what self-harm behaviors are and what they’re not.