The World Health Organization has classified stress as the most significant health epidemic of the 21st century. Anxiety is the leading mental health disorder in American adults, and research indicates it is rising across all age groups. Social media creates pressure to look, do better, and always strive for more. A 24-hour news cycle bombards…
A traumatic event is any occurrence that threatens our sense of safety, whether real or perceived. Most people will experience trauma at some point. It can have a lasting emotional and psychological impact. For most, the effects of trauma subside after a short time, as the details of the trauma begin to fade. Still, for…
When you are ready to receive mental health treatment, one of the choices you need to make is choosing a psychotherapist. This may seem overwhelming, but you can narrow down the many options when you know what to look for. It’s essential to remember that, like everyone else, therapists are people with distinct personalities and…
Suicide is not a mental illness but the most severe potential consequence of treatable mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, suicide is a major public health concern. At Harmony Hills, suicide…
Trauma treatment is unique. When a person experiences trauma, there’s damage created. In a trauma therapy program, the goal is not to relive that experience. Rather, using a customized PTSD treatment program, the goal is to overcome how trauma impacts daily life now. With a full mental health treatment program available, Harmony Hills can help…
Seasonal depression is something thousands of people deal with each year, particularly in the winter months. Changes in what’s happening around you during this time may make underlying mental health problems a genuine and worrisome situation. Getting mental health treatment may be the best course of action. If you or a loved one is struggling…
Mental health treatment allows a person to work through the changes and complications they have in a safe and positive environment. For those struggling with it, a bipolar disorder treatment program is a way to learn about your disease, explore how to manage symptoms, and get help for underlying trauma. For those with addiction as…
Formerly known as manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings between abnormally emotional highs and lows. These highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression) affect energy levels, sleep habits, judgment, behavior, and the ability to think clearly. Mood swings, referred to as episodes, can be highly unpredictable, making…
It’s only natural to want to belong. Groups help us define our social identities and find support. When group members work together harmoniously, everyone wins. This is why group therapy is so effective. Not only is group therapy just as effective as individual therapy, but it offers additional and unique benefits. A group therapy program…
Personality disorders are mental health disorders caused by unhealthy patterns of thinking and behaving. People with personality disorders struggle to interact with the world and understand relationships and social situations. Personality disorders are classified into clusters based on common characteristics. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) falls into cluster B, characterized by intensely emotional reactions to things…