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The Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 1, 2024 Updated: May 2, 2024 May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States since 1949. This effort’s main goals are to educate the public about the wide-reaching impacts of mental illness and reduce the stigma associated with it. Organizations work together…

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4 Benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

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…

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What Are the Benefits of Music Therapy?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 30, 2022 Updated: October 2, 2023 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…

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Utilizing a Meditative Therapy Program for Mental Health

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: February 22, 2022 Updated: March 2, 2022 The practice of meditation has existed for thousands of years. Originally used to develop a deep understanding of the unknown sacred forces of life, meditation today is mainly used as a relaxation technique to reduce stress and anxiety. Anyone can practice…

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What to Expect in Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: June 3, 2021 Updated: June 7, 2021 If you believe that you or a loved one might be struggling with bipolar disorder, it is important to seek professional help as soon as possible. Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition but can be successfully treated to minimize symptoms, allowing…

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What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 25, 2021 Updated: April 26, 2021 Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) originally developed in the late 1980s to treat borderline personality disorder better. Since then, it has been adapted to help treat several other mental health disorders and is commonly used…

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What Happens During EMDR Therapy?

Added By Harmony Hills Harmony Hills Published: May 10, 2021 Updated: September 16, 2024 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, referred to as EMDR therapy, is an interactive therapy used to heal from the psychological distress frequently associated with trauma and other negative life experiences. Originally developed in the 1980s to treat PTSD, EMDR has…