Many people see seeking mental health help as a sign of weakness. This feeling is especially prevalent among the black community, where some studies show that up to 63% of people see seeking counseling as a sign of weakness. If you are one of them, then consider these ideas. Counseling [...]
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 [...]
Ketamine started as anesthesia for animals. Then, doctors began using it with suicidal patients in ambulances or emergency rooms. While some people have experimented with it in a recreational setting, it should be administered under a therapist’s care because it causes a dissociative experience. Often given as a tapering downward treatment, the nasal spray or [...]
If you want to start therapy or are thinking about changing therapists, you may wonder how to choose a great one. There are several factors to consider when choosing a therapist. These include finding a caregiver who: Is Compassionate You need to look forward to visiting with the therapist because they show you that [...]
What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is any sleeping problem that makes you feel that your time spent sleeping is inadequate or unrefreshing. It includes the following: difficulty falling asleep, waking up too early, waking up intermittently in the middle of the night or having a normal sleep pattern that doesn’t leave you feeling rested. Insomnia [...]
How Can You Benefit From IOP American Behavioral Clinics Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP’s) provide a level of outpatient treatment that is more intensive than traditional weekly outpatient visits. IOP’s are small-group mental health programs meeting three or more hours several times a week. Each patient meets with his or her own doctor to develop an [...]
