Mental Health
Adjustment Disorders
The Amend Treatment Approach to Adjustment Disorders At Amend Treatment, we specialize in supporting Clients during periods of emotional transition. Our residential mental health program is designed to help individuals reset, reframe, and rebuild. Residential Care Designed for Emotional Reset – Our calm, structured environment offers space to process life changes away from daily…
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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…
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 MoreElevate Your Mood: The Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity
As we transition towards warmer days, shorter nights, and blooming snowdrops, it’s time to shift from the winter wardrobe into the active wear. It’s time for more sun, more fun, and more hours spent outdoors, for both your physical and mental wellbeing. The positive link between physical activity and mental health – especially when incorporating…
Read MoreManic Depressive Disorder: What You Need to Know
Manic depressive disorder is more commonly referred to as bipolar disorder today. This mental health condition is known for its fierce mood changes — from highs to lows, hence its name. According to recent research by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 2.8% of people in the United States have bipolar disorder. Whether…
Read MoreNew Year, Fresh Beginnings: Making Amends for Your Mental Wellbeing
The New Year is meant to be a period of rejuvenation, celebration, and hope as we look toward the future for new opportunities. It’s also a time to reflect on the last twelve months, taking the good with the bad. However, for many people, it’s the bad that tends to stick out the most. Sometimes,…
Read MoreGratitude & Connection: A Potential Path to Mental Wellness
It is more than just a Hallmark cliché; the research tells us that there may be real healing power in the feeling of gratitude and social connectivity. Feeling grateful for the positive things in our lives – nature, serendipity, family, friends, and other loved ones – can improve our mental health, keep us calm, help…
Read MoreEmbracing Change: Tips for Navigating Life Transitions
In life, few things are certain. People lose things they might have taken for granted, gain things they never would’ve imagined, or obtain an appreciation for things they would’ve missed if not for a split-second change of heart or a mighty coincidence. No matter how much you’ve lived, no matter how much you’ve seen, no…
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