Mental Health Blog

Technology allows us to connect and maintain outreach with others without having to meet face to face. In this day and time, maintaining relationships with the help of technological advances is not only helpful, it’s necessary. Telemedicine services allow for…

Maybe you’ve seen movies where people use acupuncture for various reasons. Or, you know someone who has told you about what acupuncture has done for them. Whether you’re simply curious about acupuncture or you want to consider it for yourself,…

Eating disorders are mental health conditions that are characterized by eating behaviors that bring about negative physical and mental symptoms. Fortunately, professional assistance through treatment and medication is successful in helping people living with eating disorders establish a healthy lifestyle….

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is a type of therapy that helps in the treatment of a variety of diagnosed mental health conditions. It teaches individuals valuable skills that can aid in the changing of negative thinking and behavioral patterns…

Delray Center for Healing is pleased to announce a new, revolutionary treatment, Neurofeedback Therapy. This advanced therapy uses both brain mapping and feedback to train the brain, helping individuals living with symptoms of a number of mental health issues. We’re…

ADHD is often something that people misunderstand. With so many myths surrounding this disorder, it may be challenging for those who truly live with this condition to get the help they need with accurate diagnosis and treatment. So, it’s important…

Massage is something that’s known for one universal thing – relaxation. But, it’s actually useful for more than just that. Massage therapy has many benefits, relaxation is just one of them. Here at Delray Center for Healing, we believe in…

Dual diagnosis is when a person is diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis and addiction. Dual diagnosis may be characterized by any combination of substance abuse disorder with any other mental health issues. Whichever combination of mental health issues that…

Typically, when people are sick, they can count on their physician to perform a test to determine a medical diagnosis. But, when it comes to mental health issues, there are no tests available to accurately identify diagnoses. This makes getting…

Suicide is something that takes almost 45,000 American lives every year. But, it’s something that can be prevented and even treated upon failed attempts with depression treatment. Sadly, many people struggling with suicidal thoughts don’t seek help. As a result,…

Depression is something that has been recognized as a mental health condition in the USA for over 50 years. But, those living with treatment resistant depression are only now getting the help they need. What is Treatment Resistant Depression? Over…

There are dozens of issues that can affect our mental health. Fortunately, we know that professional help is effective in helping individuals treat and heal mental health issues. This way, they can learn and implement effective strategies to maintain proper…

The current health pandemic doesn’t just affect the people who get the virus. It affects their families, friends, and loved ones. Furthermore, it has effects on many other aspects of life; jobs, school, emotions, and lifestyle due to quarantine and…

Announcement Regarding COVID-19 / Novel Coronavirus At the Delray Center for Healing, the health and well-being of our patients is our paramount concern. With the recently reported cases of the novel coronavirus in Palm Beach and Broward Counties, the Delray…

ART OFF THE AVE Friday April 3, 2020 from 5:00-8:00 PM   The Delray Center for Healing, in conjunction with Bamboo Garden Yoga, are proud to announce the date and time for this year’s annual ART OFF THE AVE charity…

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…