Questions to Ask When Meeting Your Therapist
American Behavioral Clinics2025-02-05T15:35:49-06:00Start Your Healing Journey: Key Questions for Your Therapist!
Can Depression Cause Memory Loss?
American Behavioral Clinics2025-01-28T12:20:07-06:00In the intricate labyrinth of our minds, memories can flicker like fireflies, illuminating the paths of our past. However, when shadows of depression creep in, these memories can become dimmer or even fade away. The intersection between depression and memory loss is a fascinating area of exploration, shedding light on how our emotional health [...]
Why Depression Hurts
American Behavioral Clinics2025-01-28T11:54:27-06:00Depression, often dubbed the “silent killer,” is an affliction that transcends mere sadness; it’s an emotional storm that can leave individuals feeling isolated, hopeless, and drained. Let's explore its multifaceted impact on our minds and bodies. However, this journey doesn’t just dwell on the shadows; it also illuminates the path toward healing and recovery. [...]
What to Do About the Winter Blues
American Behavioral Clinics2024-12-30T13:35:48-06:00How is your winter going? Are you frustrated that it's not even Groundhog Day yet? Do you hope that overgrown rodent predicts a swift end to 2025's winter? If you are currently in the throes of winter blues, our insights can help. What Is the Clinical Name for the Winter Blues? It's common to [...]
Is Depression Dampening Your 2024 Holiday Season?
American Behavioral Clinics2024-11-21T13:16:55-06:00Do you feel oddly disconnected from holiday joy this year? If you're typically a fan of December's festivities, your recent detachment from jingle bells and glee may be personally surprising. Let's take a moment to explore your current state of mind together. You Could Be Depressed If you suspect depression is [...]
Holiday Eating Tips
americanbehavi2024-11-18T16:57:37-06:00Holiday Eating Tips By Stacey Nye, PhD, FAED Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many of my clients have a similar concern: How to handle all the food usually present at large family holiday events. Hopefully, these tips will help get you through with little stress and much enjoyment. Tip # 1 Eat [...]
Please Don’t Feel Shame About Mental Health Challenges
American Behavioral Clinics2024-09-25T13:45:28-05:00According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 20% of US adults live with a mental illness. That means mental illness is common. Anything so common should be viewed compassionately by our society, and you should never feel shame if a mental health challenge impacts you or someone you love.You [...]
October Is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, & ADHD Awareness Month, & So Much More!
American Behavioral Clinics2024-09-24T17:32:26-05:00October is filled with a focus on mental health education and depression awareness. The entire month is filled with sharing information and awareness of screenings and prevention, as the following is observed throughout October: National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month Health Literacy Month ADHD Awareness Month Bullying Prevention Month Observed focus weeks throughout [...]
Summer’s Happening! Now, What?
American Behavioral Clinics2024-07-03T11:03:35-05:00Do you feel like summer started without your permission? Don't worry. You can still catch up to the season. Are You Ready to Make Great Summer Memories? Feeling like you're one step behind the prevailing season is common, so take heart. We're still early in July, and you have plenty of time to create [...]
For a Happier Summer, Employ These Behavioral Skills
American Behavioral Clinics2024-07-03T10:43:49-05:00Summer's events can generate diverse emotions. For some, those emotions may be intense, distracting or destructive. You can enjoy a happier summer by employing skills developed by dialectical behavior therapists. What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Originally developed as a treatment for borderline personality disorder, this type of therapy that's also known [...]
