Recovering Addict Uses Art to Stay Sober Tallahassee resident Kollet Probst uses art therapy to help her remain drug free after suffering from years of addiction. As reported by the Tallahassee Democrat, the 36-year-old artist has grappled with addiction for two decades. Growing up with a father who struggled with ... Read More
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Negative experiences are an unfortunate reality of life. Sooner or later, most people will experience something like a car accident, the sudden loss of a loved one, a serious injury or a burglary. Statistically, 70 percent of Americans, or around 220 million people, have experienced some form of traumatic event in ... Read More
Mental Health: ADD & ADHD
What Is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is among the most common brain-based disorders. While it can look differently for different people, its most common symptoms include inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. It generally manifests through an inability to sit still, focus on details, ... Read More
Mental Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
It’s not uncommon to hear obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, used in the context of a joke. For example, someone who prefers to keep their home clean may say, “Oh, I’m OCD about cleaning.” However, there’s a difference between a preference and a compulsion, and that’s what separates real OCD from the kind ... Read More
Personality Disorder Treatment In Deerfield Beach, FL
Personality disorders are diagnosed in many people from all backgrounds and demographics. The National Institutes of Mental Health show that about 9.1 percent of adults meet the criteria for a personality disorder, and 1.4 percent meet the diagnosis for borderline personality disorder. It doesn't matter what race or ... Read More
Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder
What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a condition of the brain that affects just under 3 percent of Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It's also called manic-depressive illness or manic depression. Bipolar disorder causes extreme changes in mood that often lead to shifts in ... Read More
Mental Health: Depression
Feeling depressed? Before you shrug it off or explain it away, make sure you're not ignoring what may be your body and mind telling you to seek support. Thanks to advances in both therapies and medications, depression and its associated symptoms are treatable. Who's affected by this disorder? The answer may surprise ... Read More
Onsite Psychiatric Care In Deerfield Beach, FL
Research shows that roughly half of people who experience a substance use disorder also have a mental health disorder. Co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorders are extremely common, and psychiatric care can help. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports ... Read More
