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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 9.3 million adults have had suicidal thoughts. Suicide can often be prevented by knowing the warning signs and where to seek treatment. The definition of suicide is the act of intentionally taking one’s…
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…
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,…
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.…
TMS is a term that is becoming increasingly more popular. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a method of non-invasive brain stimulation used to treat depression. If you suffer from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and have tried multiple antidepressant medications with no sign of relief, TMS therapy might be a good fit for you. What…
Bipolar disorder treatment Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes noticeable shifts in energy, mood, activity, and concentration. In the past, it was known as manic-depressive illness or manic depression because moods can go back and forth between the two. When feeling your best, you may experience mania or hypomania that results in tons…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective form of psychotherapy used to treat a variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use disorders, marital problems, eating disorders and severe mental illness. During a CBT session, clients become aware of their negative thoughts and learn to respond to them in a…
Lately, it feels like stress is everywhere you turn. Between work, family life, and everything else going on, people are stressed – and understandably so. If the stressors in your life are not properly addressed, it can cause serious mental and physical health damage. However, there are ways you can combat it. April is stress…
What is TMS Therapy? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe and effective non-invasive treatment to treat depression. With TMS therapy, magnetic fields stimulate the brain’s nerve cells via repetitive magnetic pulses. It can be used when medications just aren’t enough or can be used in combination with antidepressants. A TMS treatment program consists of…
Every year, people everywhere make New Year’s resolutions. 2020 has been quite the year, so going into 2021, you have the chance to start fresh and make resolutions that are easy to maintain and will lead to a better version of yourself. At Harmony Bay Wellness, our main priority is helping you be your absolute…
When it comes to finding the right help, an ADHD therapist may be the most valuable professional you can turn to if your loved one has attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There has never been a more important time than now to take action because the sooner you do, the more help is available. Near Moorestown, NJ,…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most intensive types of mental health disorders a person can have. You’ve gone through something, and that’s altered the way your brain communicates and thinks. As a result, you may have a different perception on life, one that may limit you. Instead of struggling with this, reach…
Have you ever been focused on one single negative thought that goes through your mind repeatedly? No matter what you do, you feel like you cannot get these sad and dark thoughts to stop. This process is called ruminating and it can be very dangerous to your mental health. It can worsen depression symptoms, increase…
Artwork by Nancy MacGregor, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, ACS CHANGE ONLY HAPPENS IN “THE IN BETWEEN”, despite our best efforts to avoid it. Most the time we can agree that extremes are not the healthiest place to be. So why do we work so hard to avoid the space in-between? Here are some reasons to challenge…
Mental healthcare is often an overlooked healthcare need when one receives a diagnosis of a potentially life-threatening illness. While the majority of COVID-19 cases are mild in terms of symptoms, the impact of a positive diagnosis can be significant on an individual’s mental health. Due to the contagious nature of the virus, even those who…