Psychosis is a scary word. In older days, we might have called a psychotic episode “going crazy.” And people who “go crazy” are different from the rest of us in some fundamental way…right? Wrong. Humans are fragile creatures, and our brains require nurturing and maintenance to stay healthy. Even so, ...
Read More >>Overeating, excessive alcohol use, insomnia, skin-picking, mood swings, outbursts of temper, avoidance of social situations…all of these things, and many more can indicate an underlying anxiety disorder. We all experience anxious thoughts from time to time, especially in stressful situations. In these cases, the worried feelings are a response to ...
Read More >>Loss and change are part of life on this Earth, and both can lead to grief. We can grieve any kind of loss – the death of a loved one, the loss of a job or home, a severed friendship, a child’s graduation, or even a change in season. Grief ...
Read More >>According to the CDC, more than a third of students in high school reported poor mental health during the pandemic in 2021. That number increased in 2022, with 44% of high school students saying they felt sad or hopeless persistently throughout the year. It’s common for teenagers to feel pressure ...
Read More >>How Is Inpatient Care Different Than Outpatient Care? Addiction and mental health conditions are typically treated in either an inpatient or outpatient treatment program. Often, patients will begin in an inpatient facility, then continue treatment and recovery in an outpatient program. But what’s the difference? We’re here to give you ...
Read More >>Before beginning an intensive outpatient program, you’ll likely have a bunch of questions. Mainly, “What is an intensive outpatient program and what am I getting myself into?” The name itself and the process of asking for help might give you a bit of anxiety. After all, it sounds… intense. But fear ...
Read More >>According to Mental Health America, over half of the adults in America with mental illness don’t receive treatment. Going to a mental health facility for therapy and other treatments may seem complex, but professionals are ready to help you live a healthy and happy life. Most mental hospitals require a ...
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