Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 15, 2022 Updated: June 23, 2022 Doctors and psychologists have long been warning about the dangers of chronic stress. With rates of stress and anxiety significantly rising over the past few years, there is more focus than ever on finding inner peace and happiness. Smartphones have changed…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 11, 2022 Updated: June 22, 2022 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 8, 2022 Updated: September 7, 2023 Everyday life can be stressful, upsetting, and challenging. Experiencing irritability and mood swings in response to life’s ups and downs is expected. These feelings are often related to changes in body rhythms, fatigue, physical illness, or life events, including positive and…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 6, 2022 Updated: June 23, 2022 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 27, 2022 Updated: May 25, 2022 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 22, 2022 Updated: May 25, 2022 Though bipolar disorder is among the most common mood disorders, it is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. The term bipolar is often used casually to describe a moody person, which detracts from the severity of the disorder. Bipolar disorder is characterized by…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 20, 2022 Updated: May 25, 2022 Developed by Albert Ellis in 1955, rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is an actioned-oriented approach to managing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disturbances. REBT holds that our way of thinking leads to emotional and behavioral upset. With a focus on current thinking,…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 17, 2022 Updated: June 22, 2022 Veterans around the country struggle with mental health and wellness every day. PTSD, depression, and co-occurring disorders can make it hard for many to cope with daily life. Unfortunately, many veterans don’t receive the help they need. For some, this can…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 15, 2022 Updated: September 7, 2023 Humans are highly social beings who rely on interactions with others to satisfy some of our most basic needs. People who have fulfilling relationships with family, friends, and community members are happier, have lower stress levels and fewer health problems, and…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 10, 2022 Updated: October 2, 2023 Trauma is a complex response to a life-threatening event. People across the country suffer from trauma every day. Unfortunately, PTSD is often only associated with veterans. However, anyone who has survived a traumatic event can have PTSD and its detrimental effects.…