The Who is one of the greatest rock bands of all time, dominating and transforming music throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The original lineup of the band included lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. Unfortunately, due to a long battle with drug and alcohol addiction, Keith Moon […]
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Feb
Feb
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed medications for moderate to severe depression. Many people who take SSRIs report unwanted side effects that include bruxism. In other words, you may find yourself grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw after taking this type of medication. A common question among those experiencing these symptoms is, […]
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Jan
Fictional heroes may wear capes or wield cosmic powers, but many also carry deep wounds. In comics, the stories of superheroes with mental illness offer opportunities to explore psychological and emotional pain, even in the seemingly invincible. At Restore Mental Health, we believe these stories show how vulnerability and strength can go hand in hand. […]
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Dec
Lindsay Lohan grew up in the public eye. The actress skyrocketed to fame at 12 when she played twins in the comedy movie The Parent Trap. After that, Lohan starred in several other major film roles and released two albums. Unfortunately, all the fame and pressure became too much for the young celebrity, and soon […]
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Oct
Schema therapy was developed by Dr. Jeffrey Young in 1990 as an alternative to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients who relapsed following conventional treatment. The therapy focuses on ingrained patterns of negative behavior from childhood, known as maladaptive schemas. Therapists help patients explore these schemas and associated schema modes to address negative thinking and […]
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Oct
For decades, Billy Joel has been one of America’s most beloved songwriters, selling over 150 million records worldwide. Known as the Piano Man, he’s one of America’s most enduring musicians, and headlines about Billy Joel’s health never fail to cause concern among fans. The 75-year-old icon has always been honest with the public about his […]
Articles, PTSD & Trauma, Therapies and Treatment
Attachment Theory: How it Works and Negatively Impacts Mental Health
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Oct
Oct
Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have a wide variety of healthy relationships, while others struggle to trust and avoid forming friendships? The way we react when we get close to someone says a lot about the bonds we formed with our parents or caregiver when we were little. If these early […]
Articles, Therapies and Treatment
Understanding EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Practice
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Oct
Oct
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common condition. An estimated 6.8% of Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Many treatment options are available for people who are struggling to process past trauma. One treatment that’s becoming increasingly popular to help people with PTSD is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. But what […]
Articles, PTSD & Trauma, Therapies and Treatment, Uncategorized
Polyvagal Theory and the Impact on PTSD
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Oct
Oct
Most people think trauma lives in your thoughts, but what if we told you it actually lives in your body’s wiring? Dr. Stephen Porges spent decades wondering why some trauma survivors recover while others stay stuck. What he found revolutionized how we think about healing. Polyvagal theory shows us that your nervous system, not your […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]