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
Movies, TV shows, and even the history of inpatient treatment have set us all up to believe stigmatizing myths about mental health care. Thankfully, there have been considerable strides in improving inpatient care settings. Patients’
When you have a teen in your life, you’re bound to feel protective. Teens are faced with big life decisions and challenges, often for the first time in their lives, and you want to help.
Depression is a tough mental health condition with a variety of unpleasant symptoms that disrupt everyday life. People with depression may deal with deep sadness and negative thought patterns, irritability or anger, disinterest in things
The fall and winter holidays are upon us, a time of festive foods and sharing large meals. But when your teen is showing signs of an eating disorder, it can add worry on top of
What does an average day look like in inpatient depression treatment? Before you enter inpatient depression treatment, you may be curious about what your day will be like. You may find yourself wondering things like,
The teen years are a period of immense transformation—both physically and mentally. As your teen navigates a world filled with new responsibilities, opportunities, and challenges, they may also be riding a wave of intense emotions
Living with depression can be incredibly challenging. You might feel the urge to withdraw from others, experience a sense of hopelessness, and face both physical and mental difficulties that contribute to a worsening cycle of
When you talk to providers and patients alike, you’ll find there are almost as many perspectives on the role of medication in mental health treatment as there are medication options. Using medication as part of
