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The Silent Struggle: Addressing Depression Among Veterans
Our nation’s heroes, those who have selflessly served their country, are not immune to the challenges of mental health. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on the silent struggle of depression among veterans, offering a path toward healing and reclaiming mental well-being. Understanding the
Deciding Between Residential and Outpatient Programs
While deciding to seek treatment for your mental health disorder is excellent, you may feel stuck as you narrow down a treatment facility and program. With so many different facilities and programs to choose from, how do you know which will be the best fit?
What Is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy?
Many people avoid seeking treatment for a mental health disorder because they think they are not yet ready to face the distressing emotions that comes with it. However, many people neglect to realize that not all treatment approaches require a person to feel guilty about
Am I Depressed?
Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach Over the last several years, the term “depressed” has been used much more frequently. Some people may use it to label emotional numbness, while others may describe a period of loss. However, it is important to
The 5 Stages of Grief
None of us are strangers to the feelings of grief. In general, grief is a normal response to loss. It most commonly occurs as a response to the death of a loved one or death in general. Grief is to be expected after experiencing a
Do I Need Medication to Manage My Mental Health?
Having a mental health disorder, and seeking and receiving treatment for it, is challenging for anyone that experiences it. However, the stigmas associated with those who struggle with mental health and need treatment act as barriers that only make recovery seem even more difficult. Addressing
The Value of a Daily Mental Health Self Check-In
Updated on 4/13/2023 You have medical checkups with your doctor, you have a dentist look at your teeth regularly, and you take your car in for maintenance to keep it running well. Have you ever considered that your mind could use a regular checkup, too?
What to Do When Anxiety Takes Over?
Updated on 01/17/23 At some point in life, you will experience anxiety. When anxiety takes hold, it can disrupt your life and affect your sense of control, confidence and lead to physical symptoms. It can even lead to substance use in trying to cope. Here’s
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
The defining trait of bipolar disorder is the experience of mood swings between periods of extreme happiness and intense sadness. While occasional mood swings are not out of the ordinary for many, individuals that have bipolar disorder can experience shifts in mood that interfere with