There is still a lot of misunderstanding, fear and discrimination surrounding mental health treatment. Perhaps no issue is more stigmatized than taking medication. Due to the misinterpretation and beliefs surrounding medication, you might have many questions. Before you become deterred from pursuing possible medication that can help, let’s look at some of the common questions … Read more
Being able to open up to others and express your vulnerabilities, fears, desires, and goals is essential to forming healthy and lasting relationships. It can also be difficult to express your emotions in such a raw and honest way. You might struggle to show your range of emotions with friends and family, even if they … Read more
Depression affects individuals of all ages, genders and walks of life. More than 16 million Americans struggle with major depressive disorder. Depression can severely disrupt both your personal and professional life and even lead to isolation and self-harm. While treating depression generally moves slowly, beginning with trial-and-error processes and medications, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) … Read more
Building a relationship with a therapist relies on security, comfort, vulnerability, and trust. It might take years to find the right therapist to develop a solid relationship, and a therapist plays a crucial role in helping you maintain success in your recovery. Therefore, when a therapist leaves for an extended period, or perhaps indefinitely, … Read more
Emotions of anger, violence and acting out are often related to underlying mental health disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety and addiction. You might also exhibit severe low self-esteem and difficulty trusting yourself and others. Past traumatic experiences such as physical, sexual or emotional abuse also contribute to your overall wellbeing and actions. … Read more
Trauma can create problems that interfere with all aspects of your life. It can perpetuate feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness, and even suicide. While there are numerous therapies and treatments to help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related disorders, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR therapy, might be the most beneficial for … Read more
As the pandemic continues, there have been months spent trying to adjust and adapt to the new normal. While progress is being made to develop effective treatments for COVID-19, it will likely be some time before the general population will have access to a vaccine. The pandemic has been a particularly hard test for those … Read more
As businesses reopen in the wake of COVID-19, you might find yourself experiencing new feelings. There might be a sense of anxiety as you go back to some of your regular activities. Or you might be feeling frustrated if you’re high risk for COVID-19 and unable to go out and about. The stops and starts … Read more