Wisconsin Tops Nation for Mental Health Care Wisconsin ranks best in the nation for mental health across all segments. According to the latest report by Mental Health America, the state ranks 7th overall, 2nd in the country for adult mental health care, and eleventh in the nation for youth mental health care. While not [...]
If you are struggling with a mental health challenge, such as depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and/or drug use problems, marital problems or eating disorders, then cognitive behavioral therapy may help. While there were earlier developments, cognitive behavioral therapy was first used during World War II to help veterans deal with the war's psychological impact on [...]
Experts in Psychiatric Care in Milwaukee Struggling with a mental health issue can be debilitating - and finding help can be just as hard. That's why we have brought together a team of psychiatrists in Milwaukee who specialize in conditions from depression and anxiety to PTSD and more. We offer both virtual [...]
Drug Options for Treating Depression If you are depressed, working with a skilled medical professional allows you to determine which class of medications or combinations work best for you while minimizing side effects. There are several drug options for treating depression. Consider the options and consult your provider. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) This type [...]
If you have tried at least one antidepressant drug without improving your depression, then it may be time to discuss with your provider about receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation. This process uses electric currents to stimulate the front cortex of the brain responsible for your emotions. These changes occur because the neurons in the brain change [...]
American Behavioral Clinics is proud to announce that we have added Allen Rindfleisch, MSN, APNP, FNP-BC, PHHNP-BC to our care team! Welcome, Allen! Learn more about Allen here!
If you need to find a new health care provider, you may be wondering the difference between a nurse practitioner and a medical doctor. While they both treat medical conditions and refer to specialists, including mental health professionals, they are not the same thing. Education Nurse practitioners earn a registered nurse's degree and must [...]
Positive mental health affects your daily life in many ways. Therefore, you should work on making it a priority every day. Physical Health Scientists are starting to understand that there is a direct correlation between your mental and physical health. A study of 10,693 individuals found that those with poor mental health did not [...]
If you are an individual who could benefit from depression treatment or anxiety treatment, telehealth may be the perfect solution. Also called telemedicine, there are several ways that people with depression or anxiety may benefit from telehealth. Telehealth is Convenient Telemedicine eliminates the hassles of taking a day off work and finding a sitter to [...]
Telehealth appointments can be a great way to receive help for your depression. Just as with in-person visits with a psychologist or psychiatrist, you can receive therapy, get new prescriptions or renew your current ones. It helps both you and your doctor if you spend a few minutes preparing for your telemedicine appointment ahead [...]
