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Breaking the Stigma: Let’s Talk About Mental Health This May
May is the National Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, mental health advocacy groups, organizations, and treatment centers like Amend Treatment are focusing on highlighting modern mental health stigma; understanding how both internalized and external stigma can affect individuals and entire communities, and encouraging friends and families to recognize signs of stigma and discrimination, whether…
Read MoreMother’s Day at Amend Treatment: 5 Reasons to Bring Awareness to Mental Health for Moms
A mom is a superhero. Without batting an eye, she gets up every day and faces each challenge that comes her way. And with kids, there are always battles to fight regardless of their age. Because they are often so focused on taking care of everyone else, issues regarding mental health for moms often get…
Read MoreDoes Yoga Help With Anxiety? Learn Today
Does yoga help with anxiety? Anxiety disorders and anxious behavior can take a toll on one’s quality of life. Ruminating thoughts, fast heartbeats, shortness of breath, constant distractions, and more can make getting through the most minuscule task seem like climbing a mountain. For someone experiencing these conditions, the idea of sitting down and…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Can’t Work Due to Anxiety and Depression
The terms anxiety and depression get thrown around so much that we don’t often focus on the seriousness of these mental health conditions – especially when they are experienced together. Both anxiety and depression are very real mental health disorders that can be incredibly disruptive to daily life. So, it is no surprise that they can…
Read MoreResidential Treatment for Mental Health: Is it For You?
When you finally come to a place in life where you know that it is time to address your mental health, it can be tough to know where to turn. There are so many different options available that seeking treatment can be overwhelming. And the fear of the unknown is likely wildly running through your…
Read MoreBreaking the Cycle: How Exercise Can Help Treat Depression
Multiple meta-analyses on existing research conclude that reintegrating physical exercise into your day-to-day can help reduce the severity of depressive symptoms and result in a significant antidepressant effect, especially in people with major depressive disorder (MDD), the most common mood disorder diagnosed globally. It’s been said time and time again – getting moving can help…
Read MoreDoes ADHD Cause Depression? Find Out Now Here
Does ADHD cause depression? This statistic would suggest that – roughly 30% of those who have been diagnosed with ADHD will likely also have depression or a depressive episode at some point in their lives. There is plenty of research that points to a strong connection between these two disorders. And while they both can…
Read MoreVoices of Courage: Christopher Lang Sr.
Welcome to Voices of Courage, a series in which we share inspiring stories of mental health advocates from all walks of life. Through these stories, we hope to increase awareness of mental health issues and provide a platform for those advocating for mental health. We also hope to provide resources for those struggling and inspire…
Read MoreEMDR vs Somatic Experiencing Therapy: What You Need to Know
Welcome to Amend Treatment, a mental health and wellness treatment center dedicated to helping individuals overcome trauma and stress-related disorders. In this blog post, we will explore the differences and similarities between two popular trauma-focused therapies: EMDR and Somatic Experiencing Therapy. By comparing EMDR vs Somatic Experiencing Therapy, we aim to provide valuable insights that…
Read MoreHow to Know When to Seek Help for Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural stress response and can be a normal part of life. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming and affects daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. Knowing when to seek help for anxiety can be difficult for many individuals, but it is a vital step towards recovery and improved quality of…
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