Monthly Archives: November 2023

Helpful Tips for Managing Suicidal Ideation

Helpful Tips for Managing Suicidal Ideation

Suicide, or taking one’s own life, is a tragic reaction to stressful situations, grief and trauma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 12.3 million Americans contemplated suicide in 2021 alone. Of those people, over a quarter put together a plan for taking their life, and about 14 percent attempted suicide. While […]

Psychiatric Meds in Pregnancy: What You Should Know

Psychiatric Meds in Pregnancy - What to Know

For nine months, the pregnant body surges with hormones meant to support the health of the mother and the developing fetus. These special hormones also cause many women to experience strong emotional ups and downs that impact their ability to care for themselves and their babies adequately. When this happens, OB/GYNs may prescribe antidepressants or […]

The Importance of Case Management for Better Mental Health

The Importance of Case Management for Better Mental Health

Mental health in America is in crisis. Millions of individuals live with mental illnesses. Many of these same individuals could benefit from treatment in an inpatient setting, including case management. In the sections that follow, we’ take a look at this important feature of treatment and explore what makes it a life-saving pathway to better […]

Do I Have ADHD?

Do I Have ADHD?

Are you someone who struggles to focus? Maybe people say you interrupt in conversations too much or maybe you just can’t sit still. People of all ages and backgrounds occasionally have these issues. However, those with neurodevelopmental conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face them constantly, along with a variety of other symptoms. While […]