Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a complex and often misunderstood condition. It’s characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Living with NPD can be challenging, but it’s important to know that help is available. With the right treatment plan, individuals…
As the temperature gets cold outside, many people wonder how they can ring in the New Year. If this sounds like you, you may want to set some mental health goals. Setting mental health goals is a cornerstone to successful recovery and ongoing wellbeing. It provides a roadmap to improved mental health, offering tangible milestones…
Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are disorders that can significantly affect how you interact within the world. They can affect your relationships, cause problems in the workplace or at school, and sometimes even cause difficulties in how you care for yourself daily. Because of the extreme symptoms, it is essential to seek help if you find…
Schizophrenia is a disorder that can jumble your thoughts or cause problems with thinking. If you are struggling with schizophrenia, chances are it may affect your relationships, daily life, and work or school environment. This is why it is paramount to seek care if you are struggling with the symptoms of schizophrenia. Harmony Hills offers…
Deciding whether to use medication for mental health issues is a personal and often complex decision. Each individual’s journey with mental health is unique, weaving together a tapestry of experiences, symptoms, and treatment options. With the array of mental health medications available, it can be overwhelming to navigate and understand how medication fits into your…
Most people feel shy, nervous, or uncomfortable in certain social situations or settings. However, for individuals managing social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, everyday social interactions cause levels of fear and embarrassment that are so challenging and persistent that it interferes with their ability to function in everyday life. At Harmony Hills, our anxiety…
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health disorder that causes people to experience unpredictable shifts in mood from one extreme to the other. This cycling between periods of depression and mania is psychologically damaging and disrupts everyday life. Receiving a bipolar diagnosis can feel frightening. However, an accurate diagnosis is highly beneficial because you can…
Depression is a mental health disorder that impacts the lives of millions of people throughout the world. It is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. The term “depressed” has become a blanket word used to describe any general feelings of sadness or disappointment. Because of this, the seriousness of true depression is often overlooked.…
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) for mental health is a structured treatment option that provides more support than typical outpatient therapy but does not require the intensive residential stay of an inpatient program. It’s a middle-ground solution designed to assist individuals who need more focused mental health care but still want to stay involved in…
If you struggle with a mental health condition like depression or anxiety, you may have tried therapy or medication to alleviate your symptoms. This may provide sufficient relief for some, but other people may need something more. While this common form of mental health treatment can help you manage symptoms, a meditation therapy program might…