Burnout in nursing is a growing problem in the medical profession in America and worldwide. Among healthcare professionals, nurses have a unique set of stressors. Often, however, they may be more reticent to ask for help. Since a steady workforce of nurses providing for the healthcare needs of patients is so critical ... Read More
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This article featured Donny Martinelli, our former Director of Admissions. Meet Zack Traynor, our new Director of Admissions here! Today there is greater public awareness and less stigma about mental illness. 73 percent of Americans said they personally know someone who has been diagnosed with a mental health ... Read More
5 Most Unrealistic Depictions of Anxiety in Hollywood
Hollywood is riddled with inaccurate depictions of the human experience, and mental health disorders are no exception. Characters with anxiety frequently come across as over-the-top, odd, or unrelatable when portrayed in the Hollywood stereotype. Why is this so damaging? Because it teaches audiences to look for ... Read More
Three Overlooked Stigmas Associated with PTSD
Updated August 2023, Post-traumatic stress disorder is among the most misunderstood mental health disorders. The condition, which may arise after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, is diagnosed in about four percent of adults every year. Unfortunately, misconceptions and stigmas associated with PTSD ... Read More
Can a Mental Illness Be Cured? Discover How Long It Takes to Recover
What does recovery from mental illness look like? That's a question that almost anyone affected by a mental health disorder wants an answer to. A truly satisfying answer can be complicated. It's important to understand how mental illnesses can manifest, how they are treated, and the differences in their reoccurrences. ... Read More
How to Heal from a ‘Father Wound’ and Family Trauma
A father wound, or unresolved trauma between a father and child, occurs when a person's father is abusive or physically or emotionally absent. This type of trauma can have a significant impact on an individual's life, setting a blueprint for their personal relationships and shaping how they feel about ... Read More
How to Overcome Depressive Episodes – Mental Health Tools
The word "depression" has become highly normalized in modern culture. Saying things like "I feel depressed today" or "today is so depressing" have become colloquial ways to comment on a downward trend in mood or an unfortunate time when things didn't go according to plan. However, for those living with bipolar disorder ... Read More
4 Reasons Men Neglect Self-Care and Mental Health
Mental health treatment and care have come a long way in recent decades. For instance, there are now many medications that have been developed to effectively treat conditions like depression and anxiety, with very few if any side effects. On the other hand, in some ways, there is still a lot of work to be done to ... Read More
