Whatever type of household you grew up in, whether loving and positive or chaotic and hostile, likely seemed “normal” to you. It is often only once children from dysfunctional...
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that 35% of those needing mental health services don’t receive treatment.¹ There are many barriers to receiving treatment for mental illness. Stigma...
While we may all get sad sometimes, it’s not the same as being depressed. Depression is a different level of feeling blue, often requiring medical intervention. Educating yourself about...
Did you know that more than 80% of first responders experience traumatic events on the job? Because they are on the frontlines of many emergencies, they are at...
Getting back to “normal” after surviving a pandemic seems like an impossible task. That’s the situation many people find themselves in after the COVID-19 pandemic. After months of coping...
Post-traumatic stress disorder can occur after you’ve experienced a traumatic event. Usually, this is something shocking, terrifying, dangerous, and or physically painful. With PTSD therapy, the patient may see...
Have you ever wondered if dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is suitable for you or a loved one? Usually administered as a treatment for patients with borderline personality disorder, dialectical...
If you’re seeking help for a past trauma or a mental health condition, you may be wondering if you should choose inpatient or outpatient treatment. Your circumstances and the...
Exploring Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Techniques Cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques are a common form of talk therapy. This therapy, also known as CBT, is a short-term treatment that takes weeks or months...
EMDR therapy has been getting a lot of attention lately. It differs from traditional treatments, such as psychotherapy, and therapists have been practicing it only since the 1980s. Its...