Updated January 1st, 2022 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 ... 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.
How Achieving Work-Home Balance Improves Mental Health
How Good Posture Can Benefit Mental Health
You've probably heard someone say things like "Sit up straight," "Square those shoulders" or "Chin up." This advice may be focused quite literally on good posture and not slouching. However, you may have also heard someone say how keeping your shoulders back and your chin up can convey confidence and better mental ... Read More
Boxer Micky Ward Talks CTE and the Mental Health Effects
Boxer Mickey Ward was as tough as they come. The pride of Lowell, Massachusetts, often referred to by his nickname "Irish," was a one-time light welterweight boxing champion. Ward, now 56, was known for his "iron jaw" and his ability to remain standing even while absorbing punishing blows to his head and body. He is ... Read More
SSRIs and SDDs: The Link Between Antidepressants and Sexual Dysfunction
Today's antidepressants, especially SSRIs ("selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors"), are reliably effective for what they're intended to do: treat depression. However, in spite of the strides they embody for the treatment of depression and anxiety, they are not without side effects. Side effects are a common ... Read More
Mental Illness or Personality Trait: What Is Neurosis?
It seems like every popular TV show has a token neurotic friend character. They're usually portrayed as a little quirky but still endearing. The show's plot points may center around humor or jokes about the character's neuroses or casually toss around mental illness terms such as OCD. However, the reality of living ... Read More
How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack
Panic attacks come on quickly and without warning. Someone may be out with a friend when suddenly, they begin to shake, experience shortness of breath or have difficulty communicating. Panic attacks are very distressing for the person experiencing them, but they can also be upsetting for those watching. Knowing how ... Read More
The Mental Health Effects of Working the Night Shift
As many as 15 million Americans work a night shift— either permanently or on a rotating shift. According to the American Psychological Association, that's a concern because it forces people to fight against their own natural circadian clocks each day, leaving them vulnerable to mental health disturbances and other ... Read More
Self-Doubt vs Depression – When to Get Treatment
Have you ever felt nervous before going into a new social situation and worried people might not like you? Have you ever had thoughts like "I'm not good enough" or "Everyone else is so much more _______ than I am"? If so, you're already familiar with self-doubt. It's a common human emotion. Most people are able to ... Read More