Behind every meaningful treatment experience is a team of people deeply committed to helping others heal, grow, and rediscover their sense of possibility. At Thira Health, our clinicians, mentors, and staff bring both professional expertise
When you’re choosing an intensive outpatient therapy program (IOP), there are several key considerations to take into account to find the best fit for you. You should consider the therapy modalities used in the program,
Why should people-pleasers set boundaries? A boundary is a statement of your needs and your limits of tolerance. We all have our limits, but people-pleasers are often not aware of them, or will ignore their
Why do we need interpersonal connections as part of the healing process? Our mental well-being hinges on many factors, and one of the most crucial is our sense of connectedness to others. This isn’t to
Mindfulness is the act of focusing your attention on the present moment, without judgment of what is happening within and around you. In mindfulness, you are encouraged to allow feelings and thoughts to arise within
What are the advantages of inpatient mental health treatment? When you find yourself wondering when to seek inpatient treatment for depression, it can be helpful to know exactly what inpatient mental health treatment has to
In a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for depression, participants spend a full day, often 8-9 hours, in a communal therapeutic setting, five days a week, while spending evenings, overnights, and weekends at home. Treatment typically
The fall and winter holidays are full of contradictions. They are cheerful and bright in a time of year that is often cold and dark. They are a celebration of togetherness and family, and can
The holiday season is an intense time of year. There’s a lot of pressure to enjoy yourself, to spend time with people (even if you have a difficult relationship the rest of the year), and
You probably remember your own teenage years, and may even breathe a sigh of relief that those days are behind you. The drama, the pressure to fit in, the constant juggling of school, friendships, and
Anxiety symptoms are often loud and impossible to ignore. At its best, anxiety can keep us alert and prepared—like the nerves that sharpen focus before a test or the quick response that helps us avoid
Depression and anxiety are the top two most common mental health diagnoses in the United States. They also commonly co-occur. It might seem paradoxical that people would experience both depression and anxiety, since they are
