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What are the Benefits of a Mental Health Family Support Group?

The family can play a crucial role in the recovery of a person from mental illness. The benefits of family support groups include educating family members on various aspects of mental health and training them to provide more effective support. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health issues, contact Harmony Hills…

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Being a Guardian for a Person with Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition characterized by hallucinations, delusions, erratic behavior, and disorganized thinking. The symptoms can sometimes be so severe that the person may struggle with daily tasks and pose a danger to themselves or others. Obtaining the guardianship of a schizophrenia client might be the best way to keep your loved…

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How Is Dissociative Identity Disorder Diagnosed?

Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder, is a complex mental health condition characterized by two or more recognizably distinct personality states. The exact prevalence of DID is challenging to determine because individuals with DID may not seek treatment or may be misdiagnosed if they do. While estimates predict that DID is…

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Getting Trauma Therapy for PTSD

Most of us have faced traumatic experiences at some point in our lives. However, in most cases, the trauma symptoms fade after a couple of weeks or months. Sometimes, it doesn’t.  The person may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as frequent flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia, depression, and the like, and require personalized trauma…

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Questions to Ask About Depression Treatment

Not all mental health treatment centers are the same, and what makes one center ideally suited for one person may make it an inferior fit for another. Every center has different treatment programs and specialties, just like every individual has different needs, symptoms, and circumstances. With thousands of mental health treatment centers nationwide, all touting…

a woman enrolls in a psychotherapy program for help working through her mental health issues

What Is Psychotherapy?

Those new to mental health treatment might be wondering what psychotherapy is. Simply put, psychotherapy or talk therapy includes a variety of conversational techniques and approaches to help you manage mental health symptoms and live a fulfilling life. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health disorders, reach out to Harmony Hills’…

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How Can Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Help with Anxiety?

Our modern lifestyles are often filled with stress and anxiety. If left untreated, anxiety can interfere with every aspect of your daily life and cause more complications. However, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been proven effective in treating anxiety disorders. If you or a loved one is struggling with intrusive and anxious thoughts, reach out to…

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What Does Holistic Mental Health Treatment Look Like?

Our body and mind are inextricably linked. Stress and emotional distress can result in physical ailments, while bodily issues can trigger mood swings, depression, anxiety, and the like. Thus, instead of addressing particular symptoms,  holistic mental health treatment aims to treat the individual as a whole—body, spirit, and mind. If you or a loved one…