In the landscape of addiction and mental health treatment options, you'll come across a variety of acronyms. One, which you may or may not have heard, is a CSU: crisis stabilization unit. This is a specialized treatment setting where people with more severe mental health needs can get the treatment they need on a ... Read More
Behavioral & Mental Health
Approximately 18.5% of adults in the U.S. have experienced mental illness. These disorders include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder among others. This learning center explores the reality of mental health and the treatment needed. The stigma surrounding this issue prevents people from reaching out for quality help when a better life is possible. Our mental health licensed professionals treat patients with a variety of conditions and inform our topics found in this section.
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Take a Mental Health Day from Work: Here’s Why and How
Many of us are so worn out from doing what the world tells us we should be doing that we forget to focus on our mental health. Taking a moment to recollect, reel in our worries and fears, and create new goals for the future isn’t something to put off. It’s crucial to maintaining your mental health. Despite knowing ... Read More
What to Look for in a Mental Health Retreat
Are mental health retreats for depression, anxiety and fatigue worthwhile ventures? Some organizations promise a break from day-to-day stress with a mental health retreat. They use the term “mental health” loosely to define this experience as a day of rest and relaxation. That’s quite different than getting help for a ... Read More
The Revealing Link Between Workplace Violence, PTSD and Mental Health
Over the last few years, we’ve seen that any place — homes, schools, churches, workplaces — are locations where violence can suddenly become deadly. Workplace mental health may be a component of this, and in high-stress situations, every employee can be at risk of breaking down. On the other hand, violence affects ... Read More
How a Walk-In Mental Health Clinic Can Help You or a Loved One
There's an increasing demand for quick walk-in health care. If you don't feel well for a day, you can head to your city’s express clinic, get some medical attention and go about your business. When it comes to mental health issues, there are situations when you require immediate assistance, but not all walk-in ... Read More
How Achieving Work-Home Balance Improves Mental Health
Is it possible to balance work and family commitments? You’ve spent yet another day working late, missed your planned family dinner and may not be able to pick up your son from football practice. You’re tired, and the last thing you wanted to see was more talk from your so-put-together-friend on social media about ... Read More
Is it Possible to be Addicted to Scratch Off Tickets?
Do you find yourself pinning your hopes and dreams on the lottery? Perhaps you visit the gas station every couple of days, unable to resist the thought that maybe this time you’ll win something big and improve your life. You may wonder, “I am addicted to scratch-offs. How can that be?” Lottery addiction is a real ... Read More
The Mental Health Pitfalls of Fitbits for Consumers
Fitbits are wearable activity monitors that look like a watch but offer a lot more insight when it comes to your daily activity levels and vital signs. Many Apple watches and Garmin brand watches have similar features and are lumped under the moniker of 'Fitbit'. You'll find many variations within these products ... Read More
