Mental Health
How to Stop Negative Thoughts Related to Trauma
How to Stop Negative Thoughts Related to Trauma Negative thoughts are one of the most common symptoms people experience after trauma. Whether they show up as self-blame, worst-case thinking, or constant anxiety about what might go wrong, these thoughts can feel relentless. But how can you stop negative thoughts and patterns? It might…
Read More5 Signs You’re Healing from Trauma
5 Signs You’re Healing From Trauma Recovering from trauma doesn’t follow a straight path. It often unfolds in waves—some days forward, some days back. But even in the hardest moments, there are clear signs that healing is happening. Recognizing these signals can bring hope and motivation during your recovery journey. Whether you’ve experienced emotional…
Read MoreThe Loneliness Epidemic & Its Hidden Link to Depression
The Loneliness Epidemic & Its Hidden Link to Depression We’re living in a time of unprecedented disconnection. Even as technology keeps us more “connected” than ever, millions of people report feeling profoundly alone. In fact, nearly 50% of U.S. adults say they experience measurable loneliness, and many don’t realize how deeply it may be…
Read MoreYoung Adult Mental Health: Challenges During Transition to Adulthood
Young Adult Mental Health: Challenges During Transition to Adulthood Today’s young adults face unprecedented pressure, delayed independence, and rising mental health struggles. At Amend, we help clients in their 20s and early 30s build emotional resilience, life skills, and a grounded sense of identity. The Myth of the Carefree 20s Is Being Rewritten…
Read MoreMental Health and the Loneliness Epidemic
Mental Health and the Loneliness Epidemic: How Isolation is Impacting Well Being—and What We Can Do About It What Is the Loneliness Epidemic? The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has called loneliness an “epidemic,” one that carries risks to health as serious as smoking or obesity. According to a 2023 advisory from…
Read MoreMindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy: A Powerful Tool for Mental Health Healing Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) is a category of therapeutic approaches that use mindfulness, defined as present-moment, nonjudgmental awareness, as a foundation for healing. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, MBT helps individuals develop a different relationship with their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. Different…
Read MoreAdjustment Disorders
Understanding Adjustment Disorders What are Adjustment Disorders? An Adjustment Disorder is a psychological response to a significant life stressor or transition. These stressors can be single events such as a divorce, job loss, or relocation or a series of accumulating changes that become too much to manage. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic…
Read MoreJob Loss and Unemployment Stress
Job Loss and Unemployment Stress When Job Loss Impacts Mental Health: How Residential Treatment Can Help You Heal In recent months, headlines about sweeping layoffs have become alarmingly common, affecting industries from tech and media to finance and retail. For many, losing a job is more than just a financial setback; it’s a…
Read MoreHow Empty Nesting and Retirement Impacts Your Mental Health
How Empty Nesting and Retirement Impacts Your Mental Health More attention is being given to how empty nesting and retirement affect mental wellness. While some experience positive psychological benefits, many face emotional challenges, including: Sorrow: It’s natural to miss your child and feel your home is quieter or lonelier without them. This transition…
Read MoreMental Health Treatment Options
Defining Mental Health Treatment Options What is mental health “level of care” and how do I know which level is right for me? “Level of care” refers to the range of mental wellness services available that vary based on frequency, duration, and location. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America describes five different…
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