Need treatment for OCD? Consider these 5 options
We’ve all heard people make offhanded comments like “I’m so OCD” while straightening up a picture frame or organizing their drawers. While many people like to be clean and organized, not everyone has OCD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder shouldn’t be brushed off, as it’s...
What are residential treatment centers & how can they help you?
People often refer to mental health facilities as a general term for any place that deals with mental illnesses. There are actually several types of facilities for people who are struggling with their mental health. A few examples are psychiatric hospitals,...
What is TMS therapy & what can it treat?
While therapy is the most effective treatment option for mental illnesses, it’s important to remember that there are quite a few treatment methods to choose from. Your mental health provider may have several recommendations for the best treatment approach for your...
8 reasons you may feel emotional
A large part of our mental health pertains to our emotions. There are quite a few emotions that someone can experience, and they go beyond feeling happy or sad. In fact, some research says that there are more than 30,000 human emotions. We’ve all felt almost every...
DSM-5 PTSD: 8 criteria mental health pros will be looking for
The world of health care is constantly changing and evolving. When it comes to mental health, professionals work hard to continuously update mental illness guidelines and knowledge. This ensures that people get the proper diagnosis and treatment that they need. That’s...
10 Cymbalta withdrawal symptoms & how to address them
Mental health providers often prescribe antidepressants for long-term treatment of several mental illnesses. But there might also come a time in your mental health journey when you no longer need to take medication. While this decision shows progress in your mental...
15 avoidant restrictive food intake disorder signs to be aware of
Your mental health can be affected by a variety of everyday stresses, such as family issues and work deadlines. But food can also impact your mental health, which is why eating disorders and mental health are always linked. People with eating disorders often have...
Depression treatment centers: How to find the best one for you
Depression is the No. 1 cause of disability in the United States for people between the ages of 15 and 44. But two-thirds of people with depression don’t receive proper treatment, or even try to seek it out. Getting diagnosed with depression can be mentally and...
Contamination OCD: What is it & how can you treat it?
Many people think that all symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder have the same presentation. But there are actually subsets of the anxiety disorder. A common type is contamination OCD, which affects about 46% of people diagnosed with OCD. What is contamination...