One of the biggest obstacles in managing mental health problems is the lack of access to treatment. In many areas, the average person simply doesn’t have many options for counseling. Sometimes, they may not have any accessible therapists. However, that is changing thanks to a massive increase in telehealth services. Now, rather than having to […]
Category Archives: Rehab
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Mar
Mar
Growing numbers of people are turning to online therapy for help with mental health issues like anxiety or depression. In that process, one common question that comes up is whether teletherapists can prescribe medication. We’ll explore this and other related questions, starting with what a teletherapist does…. What Is a Teletherapist? Teletherapists are like traditional […]
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Mar
Mar
Telehealth services have become increasingly popular in recent years, with nearly four in 10 Americans reporting that they’ve met with mental or medical health care professionals virtually. Additionally, of those with experience in using telehealth services, more than half said they would use telehealth services for mental health care, and about a third said that […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Sep
You may have read about the practice of dopamine detox in mental health-related content online. The term may sound catchy, but it’s really shorthand for taking breaks from certain activities to support your well-being. Content creators often make outlandish claims about dopamine detoxification, so it can be hard to know whether the practice is worth […]
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Sep
According to the CDC, an estimated 51.6 million people in the United States experienced chronic pain in 2021. That’s no small number, and it’s no small problem. Chronic pain can be debilitating for those who experience it, affecting their ability to work, maintain relationships and enjoy life the way they deserve. Fortunately, there are viable […]
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Aug
Aug
Watching a loved one struggling with addiction can be incredibly difficult for their family. For the families of some 46% of American adults — with just over a fifth of those people dealing with the combined effects of alcohol and drugs — it’s common to feel frustration and a sense of hopelessness. Substance abuse disorder […]
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Apr
Apr
Everyone’s brain has its strengths and weaknesses. Some have stronger memories, while others can concentrate for longer periods. The neurodiversity theory acknowledges that while everyone thinks differently, some people have unique thought patterns that others mislabel as a disability or disease. Contrary to social stigmas, neurodivergent people are just as capable as others. Their brains […]
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Jan
Jan
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, repetitive thoughts or behaviors. Often, the person has lived with this condition for a while and does not remember life before it, so they aren’t necessarily aware they even have OCD. And yet, treatment for OCD is essential to lessen the […]
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Jan
It can happen before you know it. A night of binge eating after a bad breakup. Skipping a few meals to fit into that outfit for the big event. Then seemingly out of nowhere, you’ve developed an eating disorder or ED that’s causing all kinds of damage to your health and well-being. While teenagers and […]