Our modern lifestyles are often filled with stress and anxiety. If left untreated, anxiety can interfere with every aspect of your daily life and cause more complications. However, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven effective in treating anxiety disorders. If you or a loved one is struggling with intrusive and anxious thoughts, reach out to…
Our body and mind are inextricably linked. Stress and emotional distress can result in physical ailments, while bodily issues can trigger mood swings, depression, anxiety, and the like. Thus, instead of addressing particular symptoms, holistic mental health treatment aims to treat the individual as a whole—body, spirit, and mind. If you or a loved one…
Anxiety is part of our natural stress response. In regular doses, anxiety can be beneficial to our overall well-being. For example, it can make us more alert in dangerous situations. However, when anxiety is chronic and persistent, it harms our mental and physical health. Research indicates that nearly 40 million Americans suffer from some form…
Mental illness is more common than you might think, affecting one in five Americans in a given year. Major mental illnesses rarely develop out of the blue. Usually, friends and family or the individuals themselves begin to notice changes or sense that something is not quite right. Still, signs of declining mental health can be…
Bipolar disorder is a complex mood disorder characterized by frequent and volatile ups and downs that can seriously interfere with one’s quality of life. However, therapeutic and medical care at a residential treatment center for bipolar disorder can help the person to manage their symptoms and live a fulfilling life. If you or a loved…
Thanks to our modern stressful lifestyles, most of us are constantly worrying about something—be it a promotion at work, what our friends think of us, or whether we will be able to pay our bills on time. Nutritional deficiencies, genetic factors, and lack of sleep are also some common causes of anxiety. However, by understanding…
Access to mental health treatment, especially affordable care, is a significant concern in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), less than half of the 60 million American adults and children with mental health conditions receive any treatment. Considerable barriers remain despite the passing of numerous laws to increase access…
Service members and their families experience life much differently than their non-military counterparts. Family separation, frequent moves, and service-related physical and mental health challenges are just some of the factors that put children of military families at higher risk for exposure to domestic violence, substance abuse, bullying, and other circumstances that increase the risk for…
Mental health refers to our psychological state of well-being. Our mental well-being impacts how we think, feel, and act as we navigate daily life. It influences how we manage stress, how we interact with others, and how we make decisions. Research indicates that individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community suffer from poorer…
Once you have chosen to seek help for your mental health issues, the next step is to determine what level of care best suits your needs and circumstances. Most people are aware of options such as outpatient therapy and residential treatment but are less familiar with other alternatives, including partial hospitalization. Despite its name, a…