a person meets with a doctor to receive a dissociative identity disorder diagnosis

How Is Dissociative Identity Disorder Diagnosed?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 3, 2023 Updated: May 2, 2023 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…

a man realizes he needs trauma therapy if he is going to overcome his ptsd symptoms

Getting Trauma Therapy for PTSD

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 28, 2023 Updated: March 24, 2023 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),…

a person does a deep breathing technique while coping with borderline personality disorder

3 Coping Techniques for Borderline Personality Disorder

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 28, 2023 Updated: May 4, 2023 Personality refers to the differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that make us unique individuals. Characteristics of personality tend to remain consistent over time. A personality disorder is a way of thinking, feeling, and behaving that deviates from…

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Questions to Ask About Depression Treatment

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 27, 2023 Updated: May 4, 2023 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…

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

What Is Psychotherapy?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 20, 2023 Updated: March 24, 2023 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 woman struggles with split personality disorder as portrayed by a different reflection in a mirror

What Are the Most Common Types of Personality Disorders?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 10, 2023 Updated: March 24, 2023 Everyone has a unique personality. How we think, act, and feel about things sets us apart. However, at times, our thoughts and behavior may deviate wildly from cultural expectations and cause us, or others, distress for a prolonged period, resulting in…

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How Can Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Help with Anxiety?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 27, 2023 Updated: February 21, 2023 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…

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What Does Holistic Mental Health Treatment Look Like?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: March 20, 2023 Updated: February 21, 2023 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…