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Somatic Experieincing (SE) for Healing Truama

Healing Trauma Somatic Experiencing

Sometimes bodies react before minds catch up. Hearts race at certain sounds. Stomachs turn around specific people. Bodies communicate something important. That’s exactly what somatic therapy addresses. Traditional talk therapy focuses on thoughts and emotions, but trauma doesn’t just live in the mind. It gets stored in bodies, too, showing up as tension, pain, anxiety […]

Common myths about mental illness debunked

Mental Health Myths

Mental illness is often misunderstood. Unfortunately, mental health myths continue to circulate, shaping how people view those living with these conditions. From assumptions about weakness to misconceptions about recovery, these myths spread misinformation and contribute to stigma, preventing individuals from seeking needed treatment. This article delves into some of the most common myths about mental […]

Tyler the Creator on His Mental Health

Tyler the Creator Mental Health

Tyler, the Creator, a famous American rapper and songwriter, isn’t the type of person to hold back on any topic. His rap lyrics often imply a wild life of drugs, partying and mental health struggles. But comments in recent interviews seem to contradict some of this entirely. So, is Tyler, the Creator bipolar? Is he […]

Transitioning from an Inpatient to Outpatient Mental Health Program

Transitioning from Inpatient to Outpatient Treatment

Transitioning from residential treatment to outpatient care can be exciting and challenging. It marks a step toward greater independence while still requiring a solid plan to maintain progress. Without the proper structure, this period can increase the risk of relapse or setbacks. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help you confidently move […]

PHP vs. IOP: The Benefits of Structured Outpatient Care

Benefits of PHP vs IOP Care

For those overcoming a substance use disorder or mental illness, tailored treatment is the key to developing effective coping strategies, building new habits and finding support. While inpatient care offers the highest level of structure and support, it’s not practical or necessary in all cases. Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs offer individualized care, making […]

Neurorehabilitation for Mental Health? A Beginner’s Guide

Neurorehabilitation Beginner's Guide

Neurorehabilitation is a technique used to help people with mental health conditions retrain their brains to cope with these challenges. Neurological rehabilitation is a safe and noninvasive treatment used to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance addiction. The term neurorehabilitation encompasses a range of techniques used by therapists, including brain mapping, […]

Inpatient Stabilization for Severe Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and Depression Treatment

With 36% of young adults suffering from anxiety in 2022, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is increasingly common. Despite this, you might still feel like you have to conquer your anxiety alone. Inpatient depression treatment could seem a little intimidating, but for many people, 24-7 care is the key to getting their lives back on track. […]

Does Lexapro Help with Mood Control?

How Long for Lexapro (Escitalopram) to Work?

Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant known by the brand name Lexapro. Because of Lexapro’s safety and effectiveness in relieving symptoms and elevating a patient’s mood, it’s one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for treating depression and anxiety. With depression rates in the United States rising 60% in the past decade, […]

How Substance Use Can Mask Mental Health Issues

Mental Health Masking

Reaching for drugs or alcohol when you’re feeling tired, depressed or anxious is a common reaction for some individuals. It provides a few moments of relief, but it doesn’t address the root of the problem, and substance use can make the situation worse. This temporary fix also prevents you from recognizing the real emotional pain […]

Redefining Relapse — as an Opportunity for Mental Health Treatment

Relapse Treatment Opportunity

When asked about the meaning of success, most people give an answer that centers on achieving goals. If you get to the goal and stick with it, you succeed. Anything else, by that definition, isn’t success. And the opposite of success is failure. This type of thinking, however, can negatively impact the recovery journey, where […]