The combination of therapy and medication represents one of the most effective strategies in modern mental health rehabilitation. While therapy provides you with essential coping skills and emotional tools, medication can help stabilize your brain chemistry and reduce symptoms that might otherwise interfere with 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.
The Role Medication Plays in Mental Health Rehab
Efficacy of Therapy for Mental Health
If you're like most people, you've probably been to the doctor for the flu or an illness such as chicken pox. During your visit, the doctor may have prescribed medications and sent you home with a treatment plan and a follow-up appointment. You trust the process because you've recovered from past illnesses and can see ... Read More
How to Get Prescribed Anxiety Meds/Beta Blockers
Struggling with anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone, and treatment is available. Around 17.6% of U.S. adults say they experienced some type of anxiety disorder in the past 2 weeks. For many people, anxiety medication can play an important role in managing symptoms, especially when stress or worry starts ... Read More
Managing the Fear of Loss or Grief
Grief is something almost everyone experiences at some point. As of 2021, around 26% of the U.S. population had lost both of their parents, and 44.2% had lost at least one parent. Whether you've already had to face grief or not, it's normal to fear losing someone close to you, and that fear of loss can be quite ... Read More
Facing Anxiety and Depression
Have you ever heard friends say they feel anxious about an upcoming event or depressed about a bad situation? These words are commonly used for temporary, fleeting emotions, but anxiety and depression disorders are anything but fleeting. Understanding Anxiety and Depression The National Institute of Mental Health ... Read More
Fatherhood’s Impact on Mental Health
Becoming a father is one of life's most transformative experiences, yet the impact of fatherhood on a man's mental health often remains in the shadows of parenting discussions. While much attention focuses on maternal mental health, fathers' mental health deserves equal consideration as men navigate the profound ... Read More
How to Get Prescribed Antidepressants
Depression is a common mental health condition that negatively affects how you think, feel, act and respond to certain situations. In 2021, approximately 8% of adults in the United States reported having at least one major depressive episode. Of those individuals, only three-fourths received treatment due to lack of ... Read More
Employee “Boreout”: How to Manage Boredom and Disengagement in a Job
Burnout often takes center stage in workplace wellness discussions. However, its counterpart — known as boreout — can be equally detrimental to your mental health and professional development. Boreout occurs when you experience chronic boredom and disengagement at work, leading to feelings of emptiness, frustration and ... Read More