Mental Health Blog

Everyone feels down and sad at times, but depression is when negative feelings are persistent and impact your daily life. Mental health has come a long way in recent years thankfully. Today, depression is one of the most discussed and…

Parents might be happy that school is starting again, but back to school brings a lot of stress to everyone’s lives. From newer, busier schedules to having to handle a new environment, the start of the school year is a…

The taboo around mental health and mental illness has slowly been dissipating over the past few years. Many people view mental health as an adult issue, but 10% of children aged 5-16 have a diagnosable mental health problem. It can…

Students in Florida are about to get a new class next school year. Florida’s Board of Education passed a mandate that will require a minimum of five hours of compulsory teaching on mental and emotional health. This will be for…

The stigma around mental health disorders is slowly breaking down. More people are learning about mental health issues, but while many people understand anxiety and depression there are still many misconceptions about borderline personality disorder (BPD). BPD is not easy…

Mental health is complicated, and for those struggling with it, it’s only natural that they want answers. For those with anxiety disorders, which occur when someone feels disproportionate levels of distress, worry, or fear, knowing what causes anxiety can be…

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, most commonly known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder triggered by traumatic events. While doctors don’t know for sure what causes this disorder, they do know that exposure to terrifying events can increase the risk…

Bipolar disorder is one of the most serious mental health conditions, but its often misunderstood or confused for other disorders. Many people are surprised to learn that there is more than one type of bipolar disorder. There are four types…

Treating trauma is one of the most difficult things in mental health. Trauma can be deep and incredibly personal, making it difficult to create therapies that work for everyone. Luckily, trauma therapies have come a long way in recent years….

Being a new parent is stressful, and can be challenging both physically and mentally at the best of times. New moms often experience mood swings due to hormones and lack of sleep, feeling joyful one minute and depressed the next….

An eating disorder is a mental health illness characterized by irregular eating habits and severe distress about body weight or shape. The most common eating disorders are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. Contrary to popular belief, both…

Many people are guilty of using “bipolar” in a joking manner. Maybe we call a friend “bipolar” when they get moody, or maybe we use the term to describe the weather. While these comments may be a joke to some,…

Mental health has come a long way in recent years, but there is still a lot of confusion in the industry. One area that isn’t discussed much is the concept of dual diagnoses. So what exactly is it? What is…

Mental health has come a long way in recent years. The taboo surrounding mental health has slowly diminished, opening up the doors for more research and discovery. Discussion and information around major depressive disorder, commonly just called depression, has come…

A few months ago it was announced that two ketamine-based drugs had been placed on the FDA fast track. One of the drugs, ketamine, has since been approved for treating depression. But the other, rapastinel, failed its late-stage trials for…

Complex Regional Pain Syndrom (CRPS) is an uncommon and not well-understood disorder, but it’s one of the most painful conditions out there. CRPS is when a portion of the body, usually starting in a limb, manifests extreme pain, swelling, reducing…

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a highly effective form of psychotherapy. It helps to treat a range of mental disorders from depression to substance abuse. DBT is a modified form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps teach people a number…

The FDA has officially approved esketamine, a ketamine-based drug, to help treat depression. This type of ketamine therapy is the first new depression drug to be approved since the 1980s. What is Esketamine Therapy? Johnson & Johnson developed a drug,…

Ketamine therapy is an increasingly popular method for treating treatment-resistant depression. It’s also shown promise in treating other mental health issues such as suicide, PTSD, and more. Ketamine therapy shows lots of promise, but there is more than one way…

Ketamine has been going through an image transition. Originally created to be a medical anesthetic, it soon became popular as a party drug known, as Special K. Its illicit street use gave it a bad rap, but in recent years…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was specifically developed for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, suicidal thinking, and self-harm, but has grown into one of the most widely used forms of therapy today. This form of psychotherapy is now used to treat…

Ketamine for depression has become a popular alternative treatment and other mental disorders in recent years. While it’s a popular option for treating mental health issues today, that wasn’t always the case. The history of ketamine is an interesting one….

DBT skills aren’t just for those struggling with mental health concerns Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that has been proven to be highly effective in treating a range of mental health issues. Originally created to treat…

Everyone keeps talking about ketamine treatment for depression. Here are five facts everyone should know before beginning this treatment method. 1. Ketamine is for the worst cases Depression is extremely common in America, with over 8% of American adults suffering…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most popular forms of therapy used today. This psychotherapy practice helps treat patients with a number of mental health disorders, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and depression. This therapy is comprised of…

The Creator of DBT, Marsha Linehan, drew directly from her own experiences in creating this unique therapeutic approach Dialectical Behavior Therapy has helped millions since it was introduced to the mental health community. It’s only been around since the late…

The Delray Center for Healing is proud to be a certified provider of Sublocade, a long-term treatment against severe opioid addiction. To learn if you or someone you know is an appropriate candidate for Sublocade, please contact our office at…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of therapy used by mental health professionals. This form of psychotherapy assists with treating a wide range of mental health disorders; although it was initially developed to treat borderline personality…

The use of ketamine in treating mental conditions continues to expand. Parkinson’s disease is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that primarily affects the motor system. Common symptoms include shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, difficulty walking, and…

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, places emphasis on improving emotional regulation and distress tolerance, two factors that contribute to self harm in patients Self harm patients are individuals who hurt themselves without the intent of committing suicide. Typical displays of self-harming…

Close to 21 million people suffer from addiction, but only less than 10% ever receive help. Traditional treatments for addiction include therapy and medication, but these treatments often don’t take into account dual-diagnosis that typically accompany addiction. Dialectical behavior therapy…

For some combat veterans, returning home doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve left behind the war. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is one of the most difficult disorders to treat. However, ketamine might be the answer that doctors have been looking for vets with…

Ketamine is one of the oldest drugs still used today, but after years of being used solely as an anesthetic and illicit street drug, it is now having a revival as an alternative depression treatment. But, are these alternative treatments…

Singer and actress, Selena Gomez, is reportedly seeking mental health treatments, like DBT treatment, after an “emotional breakdown”. Gomez has been open about her struggles with lupus and mental health. In 2016, she announced she was taking time off to…

A new study from Israel found that ketamine therapy administered orally, rather than intravenously, is effective in treating depression. The study found that this type of treatment has an immediate effect on depression symptoms, and its influence lasts up to…

The Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking into using ketamine for high-risk suicide patients. A pair of programs is currently underway at a VA medical center in Cleveland with the goal of determining whether low-dose ketamine infusions can help patients with…