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Adjustment 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 MoreClimate Change and Mental Health
Climate Change and Mental Health Impact of Environmental Disasters The recent wildfires in Southern California have taken a devastating toll—not just on the neighborhoods that were destroyed, but on the broader communities that now grapple with the emotional aftermath. Multiply that by the hurricanes in Florida, the floods in North Carolina, and the…
Read MoreClinical Director, Shira Rebibo, LMFT, on Jennie Garth’s “I Choose Me” Podcast
Our Clinical Director, Shira Rebibo, LMFT, joined Jennie Garth on her podcast, “I Choose Me,” to discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health during the holidays and how residential treatment can provide a supportive, hands-on approach to healing. Key takeaways from the discussion: Residential treatment is for everyone. It’s not just for severe mental health…
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 MoreCan Mental Illness Be Cured? Learn More Today
Can mental illness be cured? Millions of people struggle with some form of mental illness. And it can easily leave someone struggling to do everything possible to get through a day without the interference of these unwanted symptoms. If you or someone you love is suffering from a mental illness, then finding out how…
Read MoreHow to Beat Anxiety and Depression Today
Wondering how to beat anxiety and depression? Anxiety and depression often go hand-in-hand. Feelings of sadness, restlessness, sleep disturbances, lack of motivation, inability to concentrate, and physical pain are just a few of the many symptoms these mental health disorders can leave you experiencing. Knowing how to beat anxiety and depression can often…
Read MoreEMDR vs Somatic Experiencing Therapy: What You Need to Know
Welcome to Amend Treatment, a mental health and wellness treatment center dedicated to helping individuals overcome trauma and stress-related disorders. In this blog post, we will explore the differences and similarities between two popular trauma-focused therapies: EMDR and Somatic Experiencing Therapy. By comparing EMDR vs Somatic Experiencing Therapy, we aim to provide valuable insights that…
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