If you need mental health treatment, you may feel isolated and alone, but you are not. Mental health disorders are incredibly common, affecting one of every five American adults. Most people believe mental health disorders are rare and happen to “someone else,” but there are over 200 psychiatric diagnoses. The statistics about mental health disorders…
Contrary to popular belief, individuals who engage in self-harm or self-injurious behavior are neither suicidal nor attention-seeking. Self-harm is not a mental health disorder but a symptom of psychological distress. Numerous circumstances motivate someone to engage in self-harm or self-injurious behaviors ranging from feeling overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions that cannot be identified or expressed…
Paranoia refers to the irrational, persistent feeling or belief that others are trying to harm you physically or are otherwise out to get you. This pattern of thinking involves intense, unfounded suspicion and distrust. The deep mistrust of others associated with paranoia causes significant relationships and daily functioning problems. Paranoia is linked to several mental…
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 how we interact with the world. One impact has been that we are constantly…
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 many other forms of therapy in that copious amounts of scientific evidence have proven…
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, REBT guides individuals in examining and challenging the negative thinking that creates unhealthy emotions…
Depression is often misused to describe typical periods of sadness we experience when going through difficult situations. Because so many people equate depression with episodic sadness, the severity of the disorder remains highly misunderstood. Clinical depression, in its many forms, is pervasive, impacting all areas of a person’s life. When left untreated, clinical depression typically…
If you have a mental health issue and you recently decided to seek treatment for your condition, you are likely to wonder just how much information to divulge to those who are assisting with mental health treatment therapies. Being honest with professionals tasked with your case is extremely important. Honesty in mental health treatment is critical,…
Dissociative identity disorder can be frightening. For those who experience DID and their loved ones, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of DID and other mood disorders associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress. A dissociative disorder treatment program is the safest, most effective way to diagnose DID and get the support you or…
Music is a powerful tool for healing. Music therapy is an evidence-based treatment proven effective for treating various physical, developmental, and mental health disorders, such as high blood pressure, cardiac disease, autism, Alzheimer’s, depression, and substance use disorders. Music therapy helps reduce stress, improve memory, increase coping skills, and boost self-esteem. Contrary to what you…