Therapy
Why Mental Health is so Important Today
The pandemic changed everything. From the way we work, live, communicate, and handle mental health. According to a scientific brief from the World Health Organization (WHO), the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide. This is due to a number of stress factors, including social isolation and…
Read MoreIntensive 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 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 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.…
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.…
Read MoreBenefits of Combining Therapy and Psychiatry in Mental Health Treatment
Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. Milk and cookies. These are just a few “dynamic duos” that just go together. It’s time to add therapy and psychiatry into the mix, too. Often mistaken for being the same thing, therapy and psychiatry are two different types of mental health treatments and have very specific purposes.…
Read MoreEffects of Divorce on Mental Health
Divorce. Something we try to avoid, but is becoming more common each year. Getting a divorce can take a severe toll on your mental health – regardless of circumstances. Whether you were blindsided by the idea, could feel it coming for years, or you know that it is the healthiest and best option for you,…
Read MoreWhat is Motivational Interviewing?
What motivates you? Is it love? Is it money? Is it a connection? Family? Success? Or something else? What if you could use the thing that motivates you the most as a way to treat depression or anxiety? With something called motivational interviewing, it’s possible. Motivational interviewing is a style of communication that’s intended to…
Read MoreAll About Treatment Resistant Depression
Depression isn’t fun – and it takes time and care to find ways of easing your symptoms. It usually takes a few tries to find a treatment, or combination of treatments, that work for you. Taking an antidepressant or going to mental health treatment eases depression symptoms for most individuals. After multiple efforts of trial…
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