Mental Health
Mental 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…
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,…
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