New Years Resolutions - How To Make Mentally Healthy Goals For 2021 If you have been doing a lot of self-reflection as 2020 ends, remember that it is normal for people to be harder on themselves than others are on them. As you turn your attention to setting New Year’s resolutions, keeping this fact in [...]
5 Myths About Mental Health Many people still believe common myths about mental health. If you fear that you may have trouble separating reality from myths, consider these five myths and their facts. Mental Health Problems Don’t Affect My Family or Me Over 25% of the world’s population will deal with a mental health issue [...]
Here is a free downloadable fact sheet .pdf provided by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) on understanding anxiety disorders in young people, and how to seek help and provide support. If you or someone you care about is suffering from anxiety, American Behavioral Clinics can help. Call today for a free initial [...]
Being self-aware means that we are aware of our emotions and emotional state at any moment, which can positively affect our thoughts and behaviors in any situation. We may even be able to even see ourselves objectively- what we say and do as seen from the perspective of someone else. This obviously isn’t an easy [...]
October 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 October [...]
Observing National Recovery Month September is National Recovery Month, which observes and celebrates the successes and gains made by those in recovery. There are many ways to learn more, educate, help, and celebrate during the month. For example, SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) holds a webinar each week during the month that [...]
Tips For Survivors- Coping with Anger After a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event Download this Free Guide provided from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Organization) on positive ways to cope with anger after surviving a disaster or other traumatic event. At American Behavioral Clinics, we can help you. We invite you to give [...]
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Download a free guide provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder in youth and young adults. The guide explains OCD, gives guidance on how to offer & provide support, and explores the treatment options available to successfully treat OCD. Download the Guide Here.
Are You Having Trouble Sleeping During Covid-19? You Are Not Alone. Most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night to feel rested, energized, fight off infection and disease, and to function optimally the next day. But during COVID-19 and quarantine, many more people are having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. [...]
During these uncertain times of the Corona Virus outbreak, it is easy, if not even the “new normal” to feel overwhelmed and worried for the health and safety of ourselves, our loved ones, and for the entire planet. The information from the CDC and media outlets is continuously updated, and then changes constantly and quickly. [...]
