A traumatic event is any occurrence that threatens our sense of safety, whether real or perceived. Most people will experience trauma at some point. It can have a lasting emotional and psychological impact. For most, the effects of trauma subside after a short time, as the details of the trauma begin to fade. Still, for…
When you are ready to receive mental health treatment, one of the choices you need to make is choosing a psychotherapist. This may seem overwhelming, but you can narrow down the many options when you know what to look for. It’s essential to remember that, like everyone else, therapists are people with distinct personalities and…
Suicide is not a mental illness but the most severe potential consequence of treatable mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, suicide is a major public health concern. At Harmony Hills, suicide…
Trauma treatment is unique. When a person experiences trauma, there’s damage created. In a trauma therapy program, the goal is not to relive that experience. Rather, using a customized PTSD treatment program, the goal is to overcome how trauma impacts daily life now. With a full mental health treatment program available, Harmony Hills can help…
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that typically arises in early adulthood. If you have BPD, you may have difficulty managing your emotions and behaviors, leading to significant impairments in daily functioning. You may also struggle to maintain healthy relationships. As with most mental health disorders, there is no known cause for…
Mental health treatment allows a person to work through the changes and complications they have in a safe and positive environment. For those struggling with it, a bipolar disorder treatment program is a way to learn about your disease, explore how to manage symptoms, and get help for underlying trauma. For those with addiction as…
Formerly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings between abnormally emotional highs and lows. These highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression) affect energy levels, sleep habits, judgment, behavior, and the ability to think clearly. Mood swings, referred to as episodes, can be highly unpredictable, making…
Mental health disorders are common, impacting one in five American adults annually. Mental health symptoms can range from mild to severe and influence the best treatment level. Many people can get by with therapy, medication, outpatient treatment, or a combination. Still, others require a more intensive level of care. Harmony Hills is a mental health…
Personality disorders are mental health disorders caused by unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaving. People with personality disorders struggle to interact with the world and understand relationships and social situations. Personality disorders are classified into clusters based on common characteristics. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) falls into cluster B, characterized by intensely emotional reactions to things…
Depression is one of the most common and severe chronic mental health disorders. While depression impacts millions of people of all ages, it remains misunderstood and stigmatized, contributing to barriers to treatment. There are various types of clinical depression, the symptoms of which can devastate all areas of a person’s life. Untreated clinical depression worsens…