Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: September 14, 2023 Updated: September 28, 2023 Most people have heard of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but fewer are familiar with complex PTSD or C-PTSD. Complex PTSD is caused by chronic or prolonged trauma. Individuals with C-PTSD have the core symptoms of PTSD – re-experiencing, hyperarousal, and avoidance…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: September 8, 2023 Updated: September 7, 2023 An intensive outpatient program (IOP) for mental health is a structured treatment option that provides more support than typical outpatient therapy but does not require the intensive residential stay of an inpatient program. It’s a middle-ground solution designed to assist individuals…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 31, 2023 Updated: August 11, 2023 Psychological and emotional trauma responds to an event that is very disturbing or stressful and challenges a person’s sense of security. During a traumatic event, the body’s natural defenses take over and create a stress reaction known as the fight or…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 30, 2023 Updated: September 20, 2023 The GAD-7 Questionnaire, a widely recognized tool in the field of mental health, plays a pivotal role in identifying and measuring the severity of generalized anxiety disorder. Understanding the intricacies of anxiety, a struggle faced by countless individuals worldwide is the…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 28, 2023 Updated: September 20, 2023 PHQ-9 Depression Questionnaire is a valuable tool used widely in the mental health field. This easy-to-use and efficient instrument helps clinicians and individuals assess the presence and severity of depression. Designed as a self-report questionnaire, the PHQ-9 scale asks about various…
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Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: August 21, 2023 Updated: August 29, 2023 Understanding that you’re not alone and that help is available can make all the difference when living with anxiety. Medication for anxiety, when used in conjunction with therapy, can play a transforming role in managing your anxiety symptoms. These drugs help…
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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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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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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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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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