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How Does Anxiety Affect the Brain?

Anxiety can lead to significant changes in the brain, particularly in areas like the amygdala, which becomes hyperactive, and the prefrontal cortex, which may struggle to regulate emotional responses effectively. Over time, chronic anxiety can impair the brain’s ability to manage stress, creating a cycle that feels difficult to break. Seeking anxiety treatment, such as…

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Depression and Anger: How Do they Interact?

Anger can easily be overlooked as a symptom of depression. While it may not be the most recognized sign, persistent irritability, unexplained frustration, or disproportionate anger can indeed indicate an underlying depressive state. It’s essential to view anger through a compassionate lens—it may reflect the inner turmoil of someone struggling with unspoken sadness or unresolved…

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5 Coping Skills for Depression

The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for individuals struggling with depression, self-harm, and/or thoughts of suicide. Dial 988 to connect with helpful, compassionate support whenever you need it.  Coping with depression can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that you don’t have to face it alone. Reaching out to the trusted mental…

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How Self-Harm Can Become an Addiction

If you are struggling with self-harm and thoughts of suicide, know that help is always available. Dial 988 to reach The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline any time, day or night.   Understanding self-harm is key to supporting those who are struggling. These behaviors often come from deep emotional pain or mental health challenges, and recognizing the…

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What Is a Trauma Response?

Treating PTSD is essential for those who have endured trauma, offering the tools to process and heal from deeply distressing experiences. With effective therapies, individuals can regain a sense of control and significantly enhance their quality of life. Taking the step to seek PTSD treatment is both courageous and critical in breaking free from the…

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What Is Contingency Management?

Contingency management is a crucial tool in mental health recovery as it reinforces positive behaviors through structured rewards. This approach helps individuals stay motivated and committed to their treatment plans by providing tangible incentives for achieving goals, such as attending therapy sessions or maintaining sobriety. By fostering a sense of accomplishment and reinforcing healthy choices,…

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How the Epidemic of Loneliness Is Impacting Mental Health

Loneliness can have profound effects on mental health, often leading to feelings of sadness, anxiety, and even depression over time. The absence of meaningful social connections can heighten stress levels and reduce overall emotional resilience. However, seeking mental health treatment can provide invaluable support, offering coping strategies, emotional validation, and tools to rebuild connections. Through…

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How Does Rapid Resolution Therapy Work?

Rapid resolution therapy is an innovative approach to addressing trauma that combines cognitive, emotional, and behavioral techniques to create lasting change. Unlike traditional therapy methods, it works quickly, often resolving deeply rooted trauma in just a few sessions, offering relief to those burdened by past experiences. By integrating cutting-edge neuroscience and interpersonal connection, rapid resolution…

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What to Do After Getting a BPD Diagnosis

Effective borderline personality disorder treatment can be truly life-changing, offering individuals the tools they need to manage intense emotions and build healthier relationships. Through therapy and tailored support, people with BPD can cultivate stability, self-awareness, and a renewed sense of control over their lives. This transformation not only improves day-to-day well-being but also empowers individuals…

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The Role Substance Abuse Plays in Mental Health

Substance abuse and mental health issues are deeply interconnected, often creating a cycle that is challenging to break. Substance use can worsen existing mental health conditions, while individuals struggling with mental health disorders may turn to substances as a way to self-medicate. Addressing both issues simultaneously with integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment is…

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