Borderline personality disorder, or BPD, is a commonly misunderstood mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships. It is actually one of the most common mental health issues from which someone might suffer, and it affects millions of Americans. While the disorder can negatively impact all aspects of a person’s life, there are…
While many understand the importance of physical health, mental health is often ignored. Yet, an individual’s overall well-being requires positive mental health just as much as good physical health. An individual psychotherapy program is a rich experience for clients and the gateway to good mental health. Mental health therapy takes many forms, but individual therapy…
Deciding to seek professional mental health treatment is a courageous step toward recovery. However, it can also be frightening when you are unsure what to expect. At Harmony Hills, we understand the fears and uncertainty of entering a mental health facility. Here, you can be assured that our caring and compassionate intake specialists will guide…
You’ll likely learn about a wide range of therapies for those in addiction therapy. These are all different ways of approaching addiction to help you overcome it. One of the options you may learn about is EMDR therapy. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) sounds overwhelming, but it really does not have to be.…
Psychological trauma is the response to experiencing or witnessing an event that challenges your sense of safety and leaves you unable to cope. The body’s natural defenses take over during a traumatic event and create a stress reaction known as the fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response, creating an intense rush of stress hormones, primarily…
The World Health Organization has classified stress as the most significant health epidemic of the 21st century. Anxiety is the leading mental health disorder in American adults, and research indicates it is rising across all age groups. Social media creates pressure to look, do better, and always strive for more. A 24-hour news cycle bombards…
Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a lifelong process. After successful detox and participation in a residential or outpatient substance abuse treatment program, you must be prepared to face the challenges of everyday life without resorting to old patterns of behavior that can lead you to use again. Relapse is a return to addictive…
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…