If you or someone you love has struggled during pregnancy or after birth and felt unsupported, know that help is available. Our Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Track is now accepting clients.
Toxic parenting—through a difficult subject—necessitates discussion. Parents, as key figures in our lives, significantly influence our development, behaviors, and perceptions of the world. However, not all parental behaviors foster a healthy and nurturing environment. In fact, some are decidedly harmful,…
In today’s society, mentioning mental health often leads to discomfort and apprehension. Stigmas create fear, shame, and misunderstanding, hindering those who need support the most. Stigmatizing mental health disorders discourages people from seeking help due to the fear of judgment…
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a term used to describe the presence of both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder. This combination of diagnoses can be challenging to treat and requires a comprehensive approach…
Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) allow patients to receive intensive therapy without staying in a residential facility. IOPs are designed to help individuals struggling with substance abuse, mental health disorders, or behavioral health issues receive the care needed. However, they will…
Our mental health indicates how well we can cope with daily stresses, challenges, and demands. Consequently, it influences how we think, feel, and behave daily, ultimately affecting our overall well-being. If deteriorating mental health is left unchecked, a person may…
Understanding the Difference Between Mental Health and Behavioral Health Mental health and behavioral health are often used interchangeably, but they don’t mean exactly the same thing. While both focus on a person’s overall well-being, they describe different areas of how…
Despite popular belief, the idea of the perfect family is often a misconception. An ideal family is often thought to be full of happiness, stability, and unity. However, the reality is that there is no such thing as a perfect…
Eating disorders don’t just appear out of nowhere. They usually begin quietly, often in ways that seem normal at first — a diet, a goal to “eat clean,” a little extra focus on fitness. But behind the scenes, deeper struggles…
Anxiety is no walk in the park. Anxiety impairs a person’s ability to function normally. It can lead to various physical and emotional symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, restlessness, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, and difficulty controlling worrying thoughts.…
Our mental health is vital to our overall well-being because it affects our thoughts, feelings, and actions. For this reason, everyone is encouraged to do what they can to maintain good mental health. However, many things can overwhelm one’s feelings,…
