Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 17, 2024 Updated: April 18, 2024 Dissociative identity disorder (DID), or multiple personality disorder, is a severe mental health disorder where people have two or more personalities that control their behavior at different times. DID is extremely rare, impacting only about 1% of the population. The majority…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: April 4, 2024 Updated: April 5, 2024 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 29, 2024 Updated: February 6, 2024 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 28, 2024 Updated: March 6, 2024 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 23, 2024 Updated: March 28, 2024 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 21, 2024 Updated: March 28, 2024 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…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 19, 2024 Updated: March 6, 2024 There are numerous therapeutic options for individuals struggling with mental health issues or substance use disorders to aid in healing and recovery. Group therapy is often a key ingredient in successful mental health treatment programs and is also a common component…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 26, 2024 Updated: February 6, 2024 Cognitive-behavioral therapy, also referred to as CBT, is a popular evidence-based talk therapy frequently used in treating substance use disorders and various mental illnesses. Being evidence-based means that CBT has been clinically proven to be effective. Unlike more traditional therapies that…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 22, 2024 Updated: February 6, 2024 Serving in the military is a great honor that brings challenges and experiences that most people will never see or fully understand. It is well-recognized that PTSD is common among active-duty military and veterans. However, our service men and women face…
Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: January 19, 2024 Updated: February 6, 2024 Drugs and alcohol affect the frontal lobe, or reasoning center of your brain, and can cause most people to participate in risky behavior. This can include unprotected sex, sharing needles, stealing from friends and family, and criminal activity. What is moral…