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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…
Although general practitioners can prescribe antidepressants, these medical professionals lack the additional training that a psychiatrist for depression has. Therefore, when an individual’s doctor suspects that he or she is experiencing depression, the physician should give the patient a referral to make an appointment with a psychiatrist. The Benefits of Receiving Treatment from a Psychiatrist for Depression The…
It is inevitable that everyone will experience struggles as they move through life. Although depression is a normal response to challenging situations, some people find it difficult to move past these feelings of darkness on their own. Since depression can negatively affect numerous aspects of an individual’s life, regaining normalcy as soon as possible is…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
What is postpartum depression? Having a baby can be an exciting time. However, as exciting as the journey may be, it can also be difficult for some mothers. Between physical, hormonal, and emotional changes, and learning how to care for a new baby, it’s normal to experience some changes along the way. Your life is…
According to the most recent information from Our World in Data, which was collected in 2017, depression affects 264 million people around the globe. Depression causes a tremendous amount of pain for the sufferer as well as his or her loved ones. Many times, while in the throes of depression, the sufferer finds it difficult to see…
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…
What is ADHD testing? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a pattern of inattention that impairs your ability to function. It can negatively affect your performance at work, school, and even home. So how do you know if you have it? At Harmony Bay Wellness, we offer ADHD testing using Brain Train IVA-2 that…
If a family member starts numerous projects that he or she never finishes, seems to move from one job to the next and experiences frequent bouts of absentmindedness, he or she could have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is frequently misunderstood, which is why when friends and family members try to support their…