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Military Sexual Trauma: A Different Perspective of Sexual Harassment

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 20, 2023 Updated: August 30, 2023 It’s important to understand the significance of what the VA identifies as PTSD caused by military sexual trauma (MST). About half of active-duty and female veterans, as well as less than 5% of male military personnel and veterans, have experienced MST.…

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How Can Meditation Improve Your Mental Health?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 19, 2023 Updated: August 30, 2023 If you struggle with a mental health condition like depression or anxiety, you may have tried therapy or medication to alleviate your symptoms. This may provide sufficient relief for some, but other people may need something more. While this common form…

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Navigating Insurance for Mental Health Treatment

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 18, 2023 Updated: August 30, 2023 Social stigma and personal feelings of fear and shame often contribute to a reluctance to seek mental health treatment. Limited access to care is another common barrier to treatment. For many, financial limitations and the cost of treatment are the biggest…

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Taking Medication for Depression: What to Know

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 17, 2023 Updated: August 29, 2023 If you have been diagnosed with depression, your doctor may recommend medications as part of your treatment plan. But knowing what to expect when taking medication for depression can be confusing and overwhelming. You may wonder about the different types of…

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What’s an Anxiety Attack?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 17, 2023 Updated: March 28, 2024 When you feel threatened, under pressure, or are facing a challenging situation, the body’s natural fight or flight response is triggered, causing you to feel anxious. Feeling anxious before a job interview, first date, or entering a new situation is normal…

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How to Find Treatment for BPD

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 16, 2023 Updated: March 28, 2024 If you are struggling with borderline personality disorder, you know how much it can affect your daily life. Borderline personality disorder can affect your relationships your goals and even affect the trajectory of your successes. This is why it is so…

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What Does Holistic Recovery Mean?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 15, 2023 Updated: October 2, 2023 What is holistic recovery? In fact, holistic therapy, also referred to as body-centered therapy or holistic psychotherapy, is an integrative approach that combines traditional and non-traditional therapeutic approaches that focus on the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Essentially, holistic treatment…

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How Do I Know What Mental Health Therapies are Right for Me?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 14, 2023 Updated: August 29, 2023 Mental health therapy can be an incredibly helpful way to manage the struggles of life. If you’re looking into mental health therapy, it’s essential to understand the different types of therapies available so you can find the one that works best…

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What Mental Health Conditions Can REBT Treat?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 9, 2023 Updated: March 28, 2024 When it comes to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) can provide a powerful avenue for healing. But what is REBT? And how does it help treat these common issues? Let’s take a closer…

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3 Commonly Used Techniques in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: July 31, 2023 Updated: September 7, 2023 Recovery from mental illness isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. The therapeutic approaches that work for one person may need to be adapted to suit another.  Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques might prove effective for people who haven’t had much success with other…

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