Mental Health Treatment
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): What is it, Conditions it Treats, and Finding the Right Program for You
As many of us have heard before, managing our mental health is not a linear process. Sometimes we take 3 steps forward, and 2 steps back. Sometimes unexpected life circumstances come out of the blue and knock us back to what feels like “square one.” Sometimes we’ve been feeling good for years, and suddenly,…
Read MoreDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): What is it, Who is it Good for, and How Does it Work?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment that was initially designed to help people who were chronically suicidal, self-injuring and also for treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder. Since it’s existence, it has also shown to be proven effective for treating other issues such as: substance use/abuse, victims of domestic violence and trauma, PTSD…
Read MoreHow Your Diet Can Contribute to Headaches
Keep getting headaches and not sure what’s causing them? It might be time to take a look at your diet. Of course, we know that what you eat and drink affects your health. But did you also know that certain foods contribute to your frequent headaches? Your diet can be related to two types…
Read MoreWhat is Gaslighting?
When someone upsets you and you confront them, do you ever walk out feeling like you were wrong even though it was the other person’s fault? Or get blamed for someone else’s action after an argument because the story was told differently than how you remember it? Did you ever wonder, “If I am the…
Read MoreNavigating the Stresses of Parenting During Summer
Gone are the days when parents would let their children roam the neighborhood searching for summertime adventures with friends, not coming home until the street lights turned on. Unfortunately, our world today looks vastly different as parents tend to become more stressed and anxious during the summer months. Today’s world expects parents to work as…
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Starting an Addiction Detox Program
The detox process is a critical part of beginning your recovery journey. It’s the first step in surrender and a pathway to laying a foundation from which your healing can begin. Addiction detox centers are medical and therapeutic facilities that assist clients in safely discontinuing drug or alcohol use, offering well-rounded services to ensure they…
Read MoreHow Social Media is Affecting Your Body Image
Social media is a significant part of today’s culture, with approximately 3.6 billion users worldwide. It’s used for a number of reasons today – connection, keeping up with friends and family, influencers, workout tips, food recipes, photography, makeup tutorials, gardening hacks, and the list goes on and on. With all of the good that comes…
Read MoreWhat is Social Anxiety: Signs, Symptoms, and Coping Methods
Social situations, especially new and unfamiliar ones, can sometimes make you feel nervous. You might feel a little nervous giving an important presentation at work or giving a speech at a conference. You might also feel nervous going to a party with people you don’t know or going on a date. These situations tend to…
Read MoreFeeling Isolated? 5 Tips to Care for Your Mental Health
Feeling isolated? 5 tips to care for your mental health Over the last year, more and more people have become isolated. Where isolation may have started due to the pandemic, it’s possible that it’s still taking place, whether you want it to or not. Physical isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness that can turn…
Read MoreWhat is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that helps people develop new skills in order to manage intense emotions and decrease conflict. There is a strong connection between how emotions affect interpersonal relationships and DBT works to create harmony between the two. DBT focuses on addressing and improving upon four key areas: 1.…
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