Mental Health
Nurturing Your Mental Health This Summer
This summer is the perfect time to recharge, reconnect, and rejuvenate in nature. Soak in the sun and enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors. A breath of fresh air and a little vitamin D can go a long way, both physically and mentally. But taking advantage of the summer air is easier said than…
Read More5 Signs You’re Healing from Trauma
Signs you’re healing from trauma — Trauma appears in many different forms, such as physical or sexual assault, natural disasters, accidents/hospitalizations, witnessing a stressful event, loss of a loved one, and so forth. Going through terrifying or stressful experiences like these may leave emotional or psychological scarring. It doesn’t take long for the…
Read More5 Ways to Make Your Mental Health a Priority this Summer
Are you ready to make your mental health a priority this summer? With the sun shining bright, the longer days often allow more time for adventures, socializing, and making memories. It is the perfect time of year to relax and refresh the mind and body. Many find the summer season to be a…
Read MoreBeyond the Rainbow: Recognizing Mental Health During Pride Month
Pride Month is about celebrating the community’s achievements in the face of continuing challenges, and about asserting the LGBTQ+ community’s basic human rights, right to respect, and equal representation. To us here at Amend Treatment, it’s also about highlighting the importance of mutual support in mental health, and the importance of equitable mental healthcare. We…
Read MoreBenefits of Yoga for Mental Health
Yoga has been around for thousands of years and is a practice that restores balance within the body. Today, many people have made yoga part of their routine due to the positive impact of yoga for mental health on their lives. Physically, yoga can increase flexibility and strength. It can tone muscles and…
Read MoreBreaking 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 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 MoreUnderstanding Nutrition and Mental Health
It’s an age-old adage, yet one that modern medicine has more than vindicated; nutrition and mental health are linked, and real food plays a significant role in a person’s physical and mental well-being. Most of us learn that the food we consume is digested by the body and converted into energy and the building blocks…
Read More5 Acupuncture Benefits for Mental Health
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. This therapy has gained popularity recently as a complementary treatment for mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. At Amend Treatment, we offer acupuncture therapy as part of our comprehensive approach to mental health care, as…
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