Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 20, 2023 Updated: December 28, 2022 Access to mental health treatment, especially affordable care, is a significant concern in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), less than half of the 60 million American adults and children with mental health conditions receive…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 9, 2023 Updated: May 8, 2023 Service members and their families experience life much differently than their non-military counterparts. Family separation, frequent moves, and service-related physical and mental health challenges are just some of the factors that put children of military families at higher risk for exposure…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 4, 2023 Updated: January 19, 2023 Americans highly regard the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. Their bravery and selflessness in serving as protectors of our nation and our freedoms deserve our honor, respect, and gratitude. These jobs are physically, mentally, and…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 28, 2022 Updated: November 18, 2022 Suicide, the act of intentionally taking one’s own life, is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and claims nearly 47,000 lives annually. The rates of attempted suicide, harming oneself…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 20, 2022 Updated: March 28, 2024 Mental health refers to our psychological state of well-being. Our mental well-being impacts how we think, feel, and act as we navigate daily life. It influences how we manage stress, how we interact with others, and how we make decisions. Research…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 20, 2022 Updated: April 16, 2024 Dissociation refers to the state of feeling disconnected from oneself or your surroundings. Everyone experiences mild dissociation from time to time. Typical examples are when you “zone out,” daydream, or have highway hypnosis (not remembering brief parts of a drive). Dissociative…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 16, 2022 Updated: December 22, 2022 In addiction recovery, behavioral counseling is a main part of treatment. This type of therapy offers many benefits for those who participate in it. Several types of therapy fall under evidence-based treatment as effective at combating addiction. If you feel concerned…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 15, 2022 Updated: November 14, 2022 While the holiday season is viewed by most as a time of happiness and celebration, it can also be an emotionally charged time that challenges coping skills. Even those who love the holidays can succumb to feeling stressed, anxious, exhausted, and…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 10, 2022 Updated: November 14, 2022 Once you have chosen to seek help for your mental health issues, the next step is to determine what level of care best suits your needs and circumstances. Most people are aware of options such as outpatient therapy and residential treatment…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: December 5, 2022 Updated: November 14, 2022 Mental health symptoms occur on a continuum from mild to severe. The severity of symptoms affects how daily life is impacted and the best level of treatment. Choosing mental health treatment is one of the best decisions for your health, but…