Medication management is a comprehensive approach that ensures patients are using their medications safely and effectively. It involves a collaborative effort between healthcare professionals and the patient to optimize the therapeutic outcomes of medications. This process is particularly crucial in managing chronic conditions, mental health conditions, and in situations where multiple medications are prescribed. Through…
Music has powerful mental effects and can quickly impact a person’s mood. A music therapy program uses the inherent mood-enhancing properties of music to help improve mental health and overall well-being. The psychological effects of music are powerful and far-reaching. Music therapy is essential to comprehensive mental health treatment for many mental health disorders, including depression. Harmony…
Borderline personality disorder, or BPD, is a long-term mental health condition that can have devastating effects when left untreated. Unfortunately, it can take a long time for BPD to be recognized and properly diagnosed. A BPD diagnosis is often overlooked because of shared symptoms with co-occurring disorders. Individuals with BPD struggle considerably to manage their…
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by panic attacks. Many people think of anxiety attacks and panic attacks as the same, but they are different conditions. Anxiety attacks have a slow onset, triggered by anticipation of a stressful event. Panic attacks come on suddenly and produce intense or overwhelming fear. Panic attacks…
Navigating the difficult journey of finding the right suicide treatment center for your loved one who is struggling with suicidal thoughts can be daunting. It’s only natural to want the best care for your loved one, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming and confusing. In facing the critical task of choosing a suicide…
Experiencing a self-harm relapse is a common part of many individuals’ recovery journeys. It can feel like a setback, but it is essential to remember that you are not alone and that help is available. Self-harm is a coping mechanism that many individuals use to deal with overwhelming emotions or situations. It can provide temporary…
If you’re feeling overcome by anxiety, you know that it can be much more than a simple feeling of fear or apprehension. Anxiety includes many types of disorders and can be caused by many events. Because of this, anxiety can be difficult to diagnose. Additionally, this is complicated because anxiety can sometimes be caused by…
Non-suicidal self-injury—often referred to as self-harm—involves any act of intentionally injuring or causing harm to oneself. While self-harm can take on various forms, Mental Health America reports that 70–90% of people who self-harm choose cutting as their preferred method. Self-harm is not a mental health disorder but rather a symptom of an underlying issue(s). Without…
Manic depression is the former term for bipolar disorder. The change was made in 1980 in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the industry standard for diagnosing mental health disorders. Manic depression was initially used to refer to any mental illnesses centered on mood or emotional problems. The…
In talking about separation anxiety, most people associate it with children and their attachment to their parents. However, while it is primarily seen in children, separation anxiety impacts people of all ages. It is normal to be concerned about your loved ones’ well-being. Still, you may need professional treatment if you have overwhelming anxiety in…