harm reduction therapy program

What to Know About Harm Reduction Therapy

Most self-harm begins in adolescence, typically around age 14, and continues into early adulthood, especially without intervention. While girls are more prone to self-harm, it is a phenomenon that occurs across all demographics. Cutting is the most common type of self-harm, but it can take multiple forms. Research indicates that one in eight people engage…

harmony hills mental health treatment

What to Know About Mental Health Treatment at Harmony Hills

When most people think about health and wellness, the focus is on physical health. However, mental health is equally important to overall well-being. Mental health issues had been misunderstood for centuries, resulting in standards of care deemed cruel and unusual by today’s standards. Thankfully, there has been a transformation in mental health care over the…

veterans with ptsd

Helping a Veteran with PTSD: Understanding the Facts

While post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can happen to anyone following trauma, it is most prevalent among our military service members, both active duty and veterans. Because of the nature of their service, members of the military face an exceptional risk of experiencing trauma and potentially developing PTSD. Trauma impacts everyone differently; unfortunately, there is no…

therapy techniques for anxiety

The Best Therapy Techniques for Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural stress response. In average doses, anxiety can be beneficial to our overall well-being. However, when anxiety is chronic or persistent, it is harmful to our mental and physical health. An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, panic…

Is paranoia a mental illness

Is Paranoia a Mental Illness?

Paranoia refers to the irrational, persistent feeling or belief that others are trying to harm you physically or are otherwise out to get you. This pattern of thinking involves intense, unfounded suspicion and distrust. The deep mistrust of others associated with paranoia causes significant relationships and daily functioning problems. Paranoia is linked to several mental…

what is a manic episode

What Does a Manic Episode Looks Like?

Manic episodes are often misunderstood not only by those experiencing them but by observers. Many think of a manic episode as just a very good mood or period of extraordinary productivity, but this is inaccurate. Manic episodes are characterized by an exceptionally elevated or irritable mood, racing thoughts, intense energy, and other extreme or exaggerated…

how do anxiety attacks happen

Why and How do Anxiety Attacks Happen?

We hear a lot of talk about anxiety, and with good reason. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 20% of Americans have an anxiety disorder. Still, anxiety and its effects remain greatly misunderstood. Anxiety provides information. It is tied to our innate fight or flight response and is needed to avoid…

cbt and mental illness

How Can CBT Help with Mental Illness?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that is clinically proven to treat many mental health disorders. Over the years, advances in CBT have been made based on clinical practice and multiple research studies. CBT differs from many other forms of therapy in that copious amounts of scientific evidence have proven…