Discussing the Rise in Trauma: How Global Shared Trauma is Changing Treatment Plans and Modalities
Discussing the Rise in Trauma Trauma is on the rise. In the last 20 years alone, Google searches for the term have nearly tripled. Discussions around “trauma” on social media platforms have risen almost 30% since 2022. Many clinicians have also witnessed an increased diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder coupled with trauma among college…
Read MoreIt’s a Good Place to Work
The time has come to break the pattern, to put in the work to believe you can feel good again. Amend Treatment is ready to be on this journey with you, the journey to be well. This is a place of peace. A place where you can focus on you. Nestled…
Read MoreHealth Check: Addressing PTSD and Men’s Health This June
Beginning a conversation around mental health is never easy, especially when the idea that mental health issues aren’t real or lesser than physical problems has been internalized. Breaking the stereotype that therapy is for the weak, or that real men don’t need help to sort out their personal problems can be difficult. It can help…
Read MorePrioritizing Mental Wellbeing: May’s Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is in our zeitgeist; depressive symptoms are second to none in the world’s leading causes of workplace disability. Cases of severe anxiety are rising, especially among young people. The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare how close many of us are to experiencing panic attacks, problems with social anxiety, and difficulty balancing our physical…
Read More5 Physical Signs of Depression
In addition to feelings of sadness, there are physical signs of depression, too. Chronic pain that can keep you down. Fatigue and daytime sleepiness often result from poor sleep quality. Gastrointestinal issues can make you feel miserable and disrupt your appetite. And movements and speech can become slow. Thankfully, treatment for depression is available at…
Read MoreExplaining Depression: What You Need to Know
How do you describe depression to someone who has never experienced it? It is the loss of joy in things once loved, feeling stuck with no way out, the inability to focus, and changes in sleep patterns. Depression can cause physical pain throughout the body, too. However, regardless of the symptoms, treatment and healing are…
Read MoreAre There Different Types of Depression?
Are you battling one of the many different kinds of depression? Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness can be a heavy weight to carry — and they can cause you to lose interest in the things you once enjoyed. All types of depression are similar but different. Do you have Major Depressive Disorder? Atypical Depression?…
Read MoreHealthy Ways to Manage Stress During National Stress Awareness Month
It’s no secret – as the APA points out, surveys examining contemporary mental health trends find that more Americans than ever are struggling with the long-term physical and mental consequences of chronic stress, and post-traumatic stress. Excessive stress is linked to a range of health issues, including heart disease, obesity, weakened immune function, anxiety, depression,…
Read MoreHow to Get Out Of A Depressive Episode
Depressive episodes can be powerful enough to take over your life. If you are feeling stuck and want to know how to get out of your bouts of depression, there are a few things that can help. Learn the true depressive disorder definition, the depressive episode definition, and what you can do to find happiness…
Read MoreDoes Residential Treatment for Depression Help?
Does residential treatment for depression help? Residential treatment facilities offer access to various treatment methods like psychotherapy and medication. They also provide a comfortable, tranquil setting that promotes long-term healing. Anyone who is suffering from depression will find that stepping aside from daily life to seek treatment can be highly beneficial. Does residential…
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