How to Find Holistic Mental Health Treatment Centers

A woman practices breathwork, a technique often used in holistic mental health treatment centers.

Holistic treatment refers to any mental health plan that considers all aspects of the client, not just the disease. This means all the things that might contribute to declining mental health or exacerbate a mental health condition, like lifestyle, relationships, personal beliefs, physical health, and stress.  Holistic Mental Health Treatment Centers FAQs  What makes a […]

How to Help Your Spouse with Anxiety and Depression

A woman helps her spouse with anxiety and depression.

When a spouse struggles with a mental health disorder like anxiety or depression, it can have a toll on the entire family. Knowing how to help a spouse might seem overwhelming at first but there are several things you can do to support yourself and your spouse no matter the situation.  How to Help Your […]

Connection Between Neurofeedback and Bipolar Disorder

A person undergoes neurofeedback treatment for bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that presents with significant challenges in daily life. Individuals can have extended time frames with depressive symptoms that mimic a depressive disorder or manic symptoms. Some people have both.  Those who struggle with bipolar disorder do not have options for cures yet, which means the best course of […]

Group Therapy Activities For Anxiety

People participate in group therapy activities for anxiety.

Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the world. Anxiety stems from too much focus on the future, the potential outcomes, risks, or failures. Those who struggle with anxiety disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders can find support in group therapy activities for anxiety. These types of activities can provide […]

How to Break Free From Depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders around the world. It impacts women more than men. With an increasing prevalence today, it is important for people to know how to break free from depression when feelings strike and how to get help for depressive disorders.  How to Break Free from Depression There […]

Can Xanax Cause Anxiety Attacks?

A man experiences an anxiety attack.

Xanax is a prescription medication for things like anxiety disorders and PTSD. It releases more GABA in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation and calmness. Under normal circumstances, it is what gets released before bed in larger doses to help you sleep. If you have an anxiety disorder or PTSD, GABA levels […]

Isolation and Mental Health

A woman struggles with isolation, which impacts her mental health.

A great deal of research came about regarding isolation and mental health following the COVID-19 pandemic. It has revealed that there is a strong relationship in both directions, and socialization is a critical part of good mental health.  When individuals struggle with mental health disorders like depression or anxiety, they are more likely to isolate […]

What Are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?

A conceptual image of a woman struggling with symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder refers to a group of disorders categorized as Bipolar and Related Disorders in the DSM. Bipolar disorder is commonly misdiagnosed as depression because it has many similar symptoms. The most common forms are bipolar I and bipolar II. In this blog, you’ll learn the symptoms of bipolar disorder and how to find treatment. […]

Is Family Therapy Needed in Mental Health Treatment?

A family participates in a family therapy session as part of a person's mental health treatment program.

If you are struggling with a mental health disorder, treatment can include several types of therapies, one of which may be family therapy. Family therapy involves family members coming together to resolve conflicts and share feelings. If there is a significant issue with certain family members, and you get along better with a godparent or […]

What Are the Benefits of Mental Health Outpatient Treatment?

For many people who need mental health treatment, intensive residential programs are the gold standard. With residential treatment, clients reside in the facility itself while receiving the intense evidence-based treatment and around-the-clock care they need. While very effective, what happens to those who can’t commit to time away from work and family to attend treatment? […]