In most cases, a pet can be one of the best daily boosts to mental health. In fact, 87% of pet owners reported mental health improvements from their pets, and can even be a good way to stave off depression, lower blood pressure and elevate levels of serotonin. However, sometimes circumstances don't allow us to get as ... 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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When Stress Becomes Depression: The Warning Signs Most People Miss
High-Functioning PTSD: Signs You’re Struggling (Even When Life Looks Fine)
How to Face Re-Homing a Pet
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
What Are the Treatments for Germophobia and OCD?
The advent of COVID-19 drastically changed social mores regarding hygiene. The prospect of contracting the coronavirus sensitized many Americans—who would usually not think much about germs—to their reality and the dangers of minimizing them. It is no wonder that rates of germophobia and, relatedly, ... Read More
The Diatheses-Stress Model: Life Events That Can Trigger a Disorder
Many of us are aware that our genetics may predispose us to certain conditions. For instance, we know that not everyone who develops a cigarette habit will develop cancer or that not all people who live in a smog-filled city will suffer from respiratory problems. In a similar vein, there are certain genetically ... Read More
SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome – What Everyone Should Know
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors — or SSRIs — can be an incredible help for people diagnosed with depression. They're also considered very safe, with little potential for abuse because of their long-term effects. But while this is true, just like with other drugs, taking SSRIs isn't completely risk-free. When a ... Read More
The Humors: Ancient Perspectives on Mental Health
Hippocrates and Mental Health Humans have been aware of mental illness since about 6500 BCE. Back then, of course, they didn't refer to it by that term. Superstition ruled over views of what we know as mental illness in ancient times. A mentally ill person had been possessed by an evil spirit or, on the other hand, ... Read More
Outdoor Therapy for Mental Health
Over the past few decades, we've taken major steps forward when it comes to acknowledging the damage that mental health issues have on society and expanding access to quality treatment. With an increase in awareness, there will naturally be an increase in treatment options. In this piece, we're going to be discussing ... Read More
4 Most Realistic Depictions of PTSD in Hollywood
Often, Hollywood dramatizes serious mental health conditions to a point that can be damaging and misleading. For example, portrayals of dissociative identity disorder (DID) are often highly exaggerated and have spread misinformation about the condition. Another mental health condition that's sometimes not represented ... Read More
