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How Ketamine Therapy for Depression Works to Ease Symptoms
Depression Treatment - Nov 10, 2021

How Ketamine Therapy for Depression Works to Ease Symptoms

Ketamine therapy for depression is a recently discovered, effective method for people dealing with symptoms of depression that aren’t easily treated by traditional methods including medication and therapy. Many people live with the debilitating symptoms of depression for years before…

Common Reasons People Don’t Reach Out For Addiction Help
Addiction Treatment - Nov 5, 2021

Common Reasons People Don’t Reach Out For Addiction Help

People struggling with addiction to substances may know that they have an issue. And, may have already begun to see and experience the negative effects of addiction on their own lives. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ready or…

Get Ahead of SAD With Seasonal Affective Disorder Self Care
Depression Treatment - Oct 26, 2021

Get Ahead of SAD With Seasonal Affective Disorder Self Care

It’s fall which means winter and the cold season is just around the corner. With the changing of the seasons comes an uptick in depressive symptoms. This is true for people living with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a…

How to Know When It’s Time to Get Professional Stress Help
Anxiety Disorders - Oct 19, 2021

How to Know When It’s Time to Get Professional Stress Help

Dealing with stress is something that every person will face from time to time. But, when stress is impacting your life in debilitating ways, or you’re stressed even though there is no underlying reason or cause, it may be time…

Meditation and Mental Health: Using Mindfulness to Improve the Self
Mental Health - Oct 13, 2021

Meditation and Mental Health: Using Mindfulness to Improve the Self

Meditation is an ancient practice that involves focusing on calming the mind for specific lengths of time. While meditation has been used for many years for religious regions, it’s also well-known for its mental health benefits. So, the combination of…

Who Does Individual Psychotherapy Help and is it Right for Me?
Mental Health - Oct 7, 2021

Who Does Individual Psychotherapy Help and is it Right for Me?

Are you feeling stuck mentally and emotionally? Are you dealing with things you feel like you can’t control on your own? Individual psychotherapy is a method of mental health counseling that can help people dealing with a wide range of…

Overcoming Your Social Fears | Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Anxiety Disorders - Sep 16, 2021

Overcoming Your Social Fears | Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment

Social anxiety is a debilitating mental health condition that affects a person’s daily life in negative ways. Fortunately, for those affected by this anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder treatment is available and successful in teaching and providing the skills and…

Identifying and Addressing Signs of Body Dysmorphia

Identifying and Addressing Signs of Body Dysmorphia

It’s not uncommon to have some self-insecurities or not to exactly be enthralled with your image in the mirror. However, when the idea of how you look bothers you to a point in which you engage in self-damaging behaviors or…

Alternative Options for Clinical Depression Treatments
Depression Treatment - Sep 9, 2021

Alternative Options for Clinical Depression Treatments

When most people think about getting professional help for depression, they may imagine taking psychiatric antidepressant medications and talking one-on-one with a therapist. And, while those treatments are helpful for some, not everyone gets the results they want or need…

Quit Smoking for Good With Smoking Cessation Programs
Uncategorized - Sep 2, 2021

Quit Smoking for Good With Smoking Cessation Programs

Finally ready to quit the habit of smoking? There are many reasons to want to and need to quit smoking tobacco products. But, it’s easier said than done. Whether you’ve already tried all of the quitting products on the market…

What to Expect from Personality Disorder Treatment
Mental Health - Aug 23, 2021

What to Expect from Personality Disorder Treatment

Experts agree that the treatment of personality disorders is often challenging because in most cases, patients diagnosed with these disorders don’t agree with their psychiatrists about the cause of the issues they face. This is the result of flawed thought…

When Anxiety Peaks – What are the Signs of a Nervous Breakdown?

When Anxiety Peaks – What are the Signs of a Nervous Breakdown?

When anxiety is at its highest and individuals struggle with mental health issues like anxiety disorders, depression, or other mood disorders, they’re at risk of experiencing a nervous breakdown. When a nervous breakdown occurs, a person’s life is essentially on…

When to Get Help for OCD: 5 Signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Mental Health - Aug 12, 2021

When to Get Help for OCD: 5 Signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects more people than you might think. With over 2 million adults in the US living with this condition, it’s important for people living with this condition to understand that help is available. OCD is…

Fact or Fiction? Busting Myths About Bipolar Disorder

Fact or Fiction? Busting Myths About Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder, once called manic depression, is a mood disorder that is characterized by periods of extreme high moods and extremely low moods. But, for people with this disorder, the negative social stigma that surrounds it can keep them from…

Identifying the Different Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders - Jul 26, 2021

Identifying the Different Types of Anxiety Disorders

Just over 19% of United States citizens are living with an anxiety disorder diagnosis. So, it’s important that people living with anxiety disorders get the help they need to live out their lives to the fullest. But, what many people…

Your Mental Health Diagnosis and Your Career
Mental Health - Jul 21, 2021

Your Mental Health Diagnosis and Your Career

Mental health issues can lead to debilitating symptoms that can affect every aspect of your daily life. But, when these symptoms start affecting your career path, they can be an even bigger issue, leading to job loss, loss of confidence…

Determining if TMS Treatment for Depression is a Good Fit for You
Depression Treatment - Jul 14, 2021

Determining if TMS Treatment for Depression is a Good Fit for You

Trying to determine which method of treatment for depression is right for you or a loved one? TMS treatment for depression is a successful and optimal method of assisting people with depression. Specifically, it’s helpful to those with depression that…

What is Social Anxiety Disorder and What’s It Like to Experience?
Anxiety Disorders - Jul 6, 2021

What is Social Anxiety Disorder and What’s It Like to Experience?

Anxiety disorders are the most common types of mental illness on the planet. But, there are different types of anxiety disorders that have unrelated characteristics and symptoms. One type of anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, affects over 12% of U.S….

When Seizures Aren’t Epilepsy & Non Epileptic Seizures Treatment

When Seizures Aren’t Epilepsy & Non Epileptic Seizures Treatment

Did you know that seizures aren’t always the result of epilepsy? There are a number of types of seizure disorders, but those which aren’t classified as being developed as a result of epilepsy are known as non epileptic seizures. Non…

Dissociative Identity Disorder Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Mental Health - Jun 21, 2021

Dissociative Identity Disorder Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is most commonly referred to as “multiple personality disorder”, as that is what it was called before we knew much about it. It refers to an uncommon phenomenon which is a mental disability characterized by a…

What’s Better – A Psychologist or a Psychiatrist for Depression?
Depression Treatment - Jun 16, 2021

What’s Better – A Psychologist or a Psychiatrist for Depression?

Struggling with depression is a challenge many face every day. It takes courage to make the necessary actions in getting help. But, those who live with depression don’t know what steps to take in order to get the help they…

What Anxiety Looks Like – Physical Signs of Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders - Jun 4, 2021

What Anxiety Looks Like – Physical Signs of Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are some of the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in our country. However, anxiety may present itself in a number of ways, making it difficult for people living with anxiety disorders to know they’re being affected by…

When PTSD and Depression Mix – Combatting Two Demons
Depression Treatment, PTSD - May 26, 2021

When PTSD and Depression Mix – Combatting Two Demons

The combination of two mental health conditions occurring simultaneously is known as dual diagnosis. PTSD and depression disorders are commonly occurring dual diagnoses and should be treated in combination to address issues and symptoms of both conditions. This is because…

Addressing Myths About Prescription Drug Addiction
Addiction Treatment - May 24, 2021

Addressing Myths About Prescription Drug Addiction

Prescription abuse is a topic that is important to discuss so individuals become aware of the dangers of prescription drug addiction. However, with the stigma of addiction comes myths that may lead to people actually living with this disease neglect…

Am I Living With PTSD? Here Are a Few Ways to Tell
PTSD - May 17, 2021

Am I Living With PTSD? Here Are a Few Ways to Tell

If you’ve experienced a traumatic event or events and are living with the lasting effects of this trauma, you may be wondering, “am I living with PTSD?”. While the effects of trauma may differ from person to person, if these…

What’s Mental Health? Defining What it Means
Mental Health - Apr 28, 2021

What’s Mental Health? Defining What it Means

What’s mental health? The term “mental health” is used to describe the combination of our emotional and psychological states. The feelings we have, our personalities, and how we relate and interact with others are also a part of mental health….

5 Travel Tips for People in Mental Health and Anxiety Recovery
Anxiety Disorders - Apr 22, 2021

5 Travel Tips for People in Mental Health and Anxiety Recovery

For people living with anxiety disorders and in anxiety recovery, traveling can be an overwhelming experience. But, it doesn’t have to be! Individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders can still enjoy traveling like they want to. With the use of some…

What Comes Next? After Outpatient Mental Health Programs
Mental Health - Apr 13, 2021

What Comes Next? After Outpatient Mental Health Programs

Whether you’re currently getting help for a mental health issue or planning to get help in the near future, it can help to know what to expect. This is true not only for going into a treatment program but once…

Various Types of Mental Health Specialist Roles in Treatment
Mental Health - Mar 26, 2021

Various Types of Mental Health Specialist Roles in Treatment

When you get help for mental health, you’re likely to speak with a number of different individuals, each considered a mental health specialist. But, who are all of these people and what do they do? While there are many roles…

How to Help a Family Member With Depression
Depression Treatment - Mar 11, 2021

How to Help a Family Member With Depression

Are you starting to see signs that a loved one is struggling with depression? It can be worrying when a family member is dealing with depression, whether they already have a diagnosis or not. But, the good thing is that…

Addressing 5 Common Misconceptions About Mental Illness
Mental Health - Mar 5, 2021

Addressing 5 Common Misconceptions About Mental Illness

Help for mental health treatment is constantly evolving. Professional treatments and help for mental health illnesses are still relatively new in the grand spectrum of humankind. So, there are still discoveries that shape the way treatment is provided. As mental…

Spreading Awareness in 2021 with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Eating Disorders - Feb 24, 2021

Spreading Awareness in 2021 with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

About nine percent of the U.S. population is living with an eating disorder. To clarify, that’s almost 29 million people. But, while the number of people experiencing eating disorders may be astounding, what’s even more surprising is the lack of…

Physical Exercise and Mental Health: What are the Benefits?

Physical Exercise and Mental Health: What are the Benefits?

Physical exercise has many benefits; it helps you stay in shape, look good, and maintain a healthy weight. Furthermore, physical exercise offers a number of physical health benefits as it promotes a healthy body. Thus, promoting healthy bodily functioning. But,…

Here’s What you can Expect During Outpatient Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety Disorders - Feb 11, 2021

Here’s What you can Expect During Outpatient Anxiety Treatment

Dealing with anxiety disorders can be debilitating to an individual’s life. Fortunately, those who seek help through outpatient professional treatment, like the help available through Delray Center, can gain the tools necessary to manage symptoms of anxiety disorders. And, assist…

The Goals of Family Therapy in Treatment for Mental Health
Mental Health - Feb 8, 2021

The Goals of Family Therapy in Treatment for Mental Health

If you and your family are dealing with difficult times, you may be looking for help. Family therapy is a tool used in mental health treatment aimed to help families and couples deal with internal issues. And, develop communication, coping…

The Advantages of Group Therapy for Mental Health
Mental Health - Jan 29, 2021

The Advantages of Group Therapy for Mental Health

Group therapy is a highly assistive and effective aspect of mental health treatment. Used in combination with other therapies and treatment approaches, group therapy is an enriching tool that can assist individuals with learning and practicing a number of supportive…