Mental Health Treatment
PTSD Awareness Month
There are approximately 8 million people in the United States that are suffering from PTSD. Many people who have PTSD deal with it in silence, but it doesn’t have to be that way. This type of mental health condition is more common than you think. Approximately 7-8% of the United States population will have PTSD…
Read MoreWhat to Expect from a Mental Evaluation
A mental evaluation, which is also referred to as a mental health evaluation, psychiatric diagnostic evaluation or a psych eval, helps medical professionals determine an individual’s mental state. These psych evals are vital because their results ensure the patient receives the best treatment for the mental health issue that he or she is experiencing. A…
Read MoreWhat Does a Bipolar Specialist Do?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of mental health disorders. A bipolar specialist is a psychiatrist who chooses to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorders (aka bipolar affective disorder or manic depression). To become a bipolar specialist, the psychiatrist must complete additional training that…
Read MoreThe Power of a Support System
The Power of a Support System When facing mental health issues, you may feel like you’re all alone – but that doesn’t mean you have to go through mental health treatment alone. If you are going through depression treatment, anxiety treatment, family therapy, individual therapy, relationship counseling, or any type of mental health treatment in…
Read MoreCare for the Caregivers: Mental Health Treatment for Healthcare Professionals
Care for the caregivers: mental health treatment for healthcare professionals Just like everyone else, healthcare professionals need somewhere to turn when life gets a little tricky. Being in the healthcare field doesn’t mean they have it all figured out. A number of things can take a toll on our mental health including stress at home,…
Read MorePsychiatry vs. Therapy
What is the difference between psychiatry and therapy? Psychiatry and therapy both focus on treating mental health disorders and helping people become the best versions of themselves. However, they do so in different ways. The biggest difference is that psychiatrists are able to prescribe medications and medical treatments to help treat mental health disorders while…
Read MoreWhat is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
What is cognitive behavioral therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common type of therapy. It helps you learn how to identify and change negative thoughts that impact your behavior and emotions. By identifying these negative thoughts, you’ll be able to see difficult situations in a different light and respond to them in a more…
Read MoreBenefits of an experienced LGBTQ therapist
Benefits of an Experienced LGBTQ Therapist Therapy is meant to be a safe space where you are free to express yourself and your feelings with no judgment. By having a therapist that is in your corner and can relate to experiences you are going through, it will help with your development and have positive results…
Read More5 Helpful Tips for Managing Stress
We all experience stress at some point in our lives. This could be caused by work, home life, traffic, or even negative encounters. Stress can keep you awake at night and drain you mentally, physically, and emotionally. Symptoms of stress can even lead to higher anxiety levels and depression. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused added…
Read MorePracticing Optimism
Do you tend to see the glass as half full or half empty? Are you always thinking of the best case scenario or on the other hand, the worst case scenario? If you chose the latter of the two in each question then you may think it’s nearly impossible to stay optimistic when life throws…
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