A Guide To Conducting Effective Mental Health Self-Assessments
Mental health affects every part of our lives, from our moods and behaviors to how we think, work and...
If You Prefer Non-Medication Treatment for Anxiety, Here’s What You Should Know
Living with anxiety can be overwhelming. For millions of people, it shows up as racing thoughts, trouble sleeping, tension in the body or a constant state of unease. While medication can be a helpful tool for some, it’s not the only path to feeling better. There are...
Need Flexible Mental Health Treatment? Here’s What To Look for in a Local IOP
Outpatient therapy isn’t always enough to help people navigate mental health challenges. An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is the next step up from outpatient therapy, and it’s one step below Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs). IOPs can help with a range of...
18 Evidence-Based Strategies For Managing Anxiety Without Medication
Feeling anxious from time to time is a natural part of life. But when anxiety becomes constant or starts to interfere with your daily life, it can feel overwhelming. Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the United States. aIt affects over 30% of...
Breaking the Pattern: 7 Steps To Take Toward Ending Generational Cycles
Trauma, abuse and even garden-variety family dysfunction affect people on a biological and psychological level. Any situation that overwhelms your ability to cope can leave a scar that takes years or even a lifetime to heal from. It takes a lot of self-awareness and...
6 Truths About Male Loneliness (And Why Father’s Day Can Make It Feel Worse)
When most men think about the social roles they were taught from birth, caring for their mental health and building supportive relationships aren’t always a big part of the picture. People are quick to say that “traditional” male gender roles emphasize...
Anxiety Spikes in the Summer? 6 Tips to Calm Down Quick in Hot Weather
While hot weather doesn’t cause mental health conditions like anxiety, it can make existing ones worse. Staying hydrated and cooling off can help you keep your symptoms under control. Try to avoid going outside during the hottest part of the day, in the late morning...
What It’s Really Like in Teen Residential Treatment (and Why It’s Not as Scary as You Think)
Teens who struggle with mental health conditions already face social and emotional difficulties. At this age, people are acutely aware of their peer relationships and how they fit in with their social groups. Sometimes when teens find out they need Residential...
7 Common Myths Around Mental Health Treatment (and What Virtual PHP Treatment Really Looks Like)
Our understanding of mental health conditions and how to treat them has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few decades. Things that were once seen as personal failings or shortcomings have been identified as treatable conditions. There’s more regulation and...