It is estimated that more than half of those with a mental illness do not receive help for their disorder. One major reason that prevents them from seeking treatment is the stigma and fear of discrimination attached to mental illness. It may be subtle or obvious, but prejudice against people struggling with a mental health
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What Is Telepsychiatry?
You’ve probably heard about telemedicine, or telehealth, the process of providing medical health care from a distance, often using videoconferencing on an electronic device such as a computer, smartphone, smart watch, or other mobile technology. But did you know that you can receive mental health services via telecommunication, as well? Telepsychiatry is a subset of
Read MoreThe Importance of LGBTQ-Inclusive Therapy: Creating Safe and Affirming Spaces
In a world that is becoming increasingly aware of the diverse spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations,our healthcare system must evolve to create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals. This community has historically faced numerous challenges and disparities within the healthcare system, making it crucial for mental health therapists to address these issues
Read MoreBipolar Disorder: Overcoming It
As its name implies, bipolar disorder is a mental illness that creates extreme mood shifts and changes in behavior, thinking, energy levels, and sleep patterns. A person with bipolar disorder may also experience mania or manic episodes, periods in which they feel intense levels of happiness, energy, and optimism. Such radical shifts in behavior can be
Read MoreThe Benefits of Individual Therapy: How One-on-One Support Can Help
Mental health issues are real problems that many people are experiencing at this very moment. A mental health therapist can help you work through the issues you’re struggling through. It can be a great way to address things like depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and other problems. Therapy can be beneficial for people of all ages
Read MoreCoping With Anxiety Attacks
The National Institutes of Mental Health reports that approximately 2.7 American adults have experienced panic disorder (anxiety attacks) within the last year. Almost half were seriously impaired by their condition. If you have anxiety attacks, real help is available, and education empowers individuals to manage symptoms. Let’s talk about how to cope when panic strikes
Read MoreSchizophrenia Treatment Overview
It is estimated that approximately 2.8 million adults in the United States are affected by schizophrenia, a chronic and severe neurological brain disorder in which one interprets reality abnormally. Those diagnosed with the condition experience a combination of hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking or speech that impairs their daily function. Even more concerning is that
Read MorePTSD And Car Accidents
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is getting a lot of attention in today’s world where there’s so much focus on veterans and education about PTSD – and rightfully so. However, trauma during military service is not the only cause of PTSD. In fact, statistics show that about two million Americans also develop symptoms of PTSD after
Read MoreCoping With a Mental Health Diagnosis
If you or a loved one has received a diagnosis of mental illness, you may experience a range of emotions. On the one hand, you may be relieved to know that your problem has been identified. On the other hand, however, you may feel angry, fearful, ashamed, sad, or in denial. Such emotions are understandable.
Read More5 Important Tips to Improve Your Mental Health
According to research provided by the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 40 million adults in the United States are affected by anxiety, and millions more are afflicted with depression-related disorders. Overall, it is believed that 18 percent of all adults have some form of mental illness. Much of the widespread consternation can be attributed to
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