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What Types of Therapy Are Helpful For Depression?
Depression is a potentially debilitating mental health disorder. It’s also one of the most common. The CDC states almost 5% of adults report suffering from
Understanding Residential Mental Health Treatment?
At an intensive level of care, residential mental health treatment centers offer supportive environments and personalized care for all those seeking recovery., The field of counseling and mental healthcare is full of different phrases and t
Embracing Mental Health Challenges in 2021
Learning to embrace struggles you might be facing as a result of the pandemic means addressing challenges to improve overall mental wellness., 2020 was a tough year for everyone. There’s no hiding the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic increas
How Mental Health Affects Eating Disorder Issues
Mental health challenges can make eating disorders more difficult to manage, in impairing daily symptoms and functionality., Eating disorders are all too common. In the United States, about nine percent of people will be affected at some po
What Will My Teen Learn in Mental Health Treatment?
Foundational skills your teen will learn in mental health treatment include emotional awareness, coping strategies, self-care and medication management., Perhaps you’ve found yourself in a similar situation: your teen is about to start ment
Preparing for a Mental Health Teletherapy Session
Teletherapy offers the same care as in-person counseling, mental and behavioral health treatment enjoyable from the comfort of your own home., Events from the past year threw a wrench into many people’s schedules and priorities. From grocer
What to Know About Mental Health Teletherapy
Preparing for your first mental health teletherapy session means testing technology, understanding the process and clearing your headspace., Starting mental health teletherapy is a new step that many people are taking right now for the firs
Common Mental Health Issues Affecting LGBTQ Individuals
Reviewed by Dara Gasior, PsyD Director of Assessment and Training for High Focus Centers Research indicates that individuals who identify as LGBTQ have a greater
Unexpected Mental Health Teletherapy Benefits
Benefits to mental health teletherapy include increased accessibility, enhanced flexibility and time saved through HIPAA-compliant technology., You likely already have high expectations for the quality of the mental health services provided
New Year’s Mental Health Resolutions Worth Trying
Check out dozens of creative ideas for New Year’s resolutions that help you prioritize your mental health., 2020 was a chaotic year. A worldwide pandemic, social unrest, economic hardship, natural disasters and everything in between seemed
Common Mental Health Disorders that Co-Occur with Eating Disorders
Some people experience the symptoms of an eating disorder and other mental health disorders at the same time. For example, you might have the lack
Mental Health Treatment Coping Mechanisms
Coping mechanisms like mindfulness meditation and support from trusted peers can help you take productive steps toward managing mental health challenges., Mental health therapy is intended to help you cope with some of life’s biggest challe
Preparing for Mental Health Counseling
Knowing what mental health questions you may be asked in a counseling session can ease nerves and help you prepare ahead of time. , If you’re considering seeking counseling help for any mental health challenges, you’ve already taken a major
Is Mental Health Teletherapy Right for Me?
Teletherapy allows you to receive confidential, virtual mental health treatment from licensed therapists across HIPAA-compliant online platforms., Over the past few years, teletherapy has become an increasingly popular method of therapy as
Dealing with the Impact of Trauma
Identifying your safe space, taking time for self-care and surrounding yourself with supportive peers can all help you mitigate the effects of trauma., From family conflict to personal tragedy, the death of a loved one to the loss of a pet
The Effects of Online Learning on a Teen’s Mental Health
COVID-19 has rapidly and dramatically altered our lives. Unfortunately, teenagers and young adults are among those who may be most impacted as a result of
Helping Children Focus on Mental Health
You can promote mental health in your children by encouraging healthy schedules, teaching them about emotions and celebrating their successes., Children and youth have a lot on their minds. Between free time and family time, schoolwork and
Mental Health & Working from Home
Take breaks, set boundaries around work and family time and install a daily schedule to manage mental health while working from home., More than ever, employees around the world are getting more and more accustomed to working from home. And
The Relationship Between Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions. In the year 2017, there were 264 million people living with depression and
The College Student Mental Health Crisis
Pressure to succeed, societal expectations and new lifestyle changes often cause mental health struggles in college students. , You may have heard about a growing trend in college students seeking help for mental health concerns. While this
Mental Health Disorders in College Students
The most common mental health issues for college students include anxiety disorders, depression and suicidal thoughts and eating disorders like anorexia., Beginning college is a major milestone in life. The experience can be met with excite
Trauma & Anxiety Coping Skills: Tip of the Day
Christine Pancurak, LSW and Lead Trauma Clinician on the Adult Psychiatric Team at High Focus Centers in Freehold, NJ, demonstrates a common technique used to
How to Manage Mental Health in College
Keeping a list of resources, asking for accommodations and seeing an on-campus counselor can help college students maintain mental health. , College life is stressful for many, but it’s even harder when you are living with a mental health c
How to Overcome Health Anxiety: 3 Helpful Tips
Health anxiety is an obsessive and often irrational worry about suffering from serious medical conditions. It is more formally known as illness anxiety, and used
