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
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’
Emotions aren’t just in your head Have you ever wondered why emotions are also often called “feelings”? We use this term because we literally feel them in our bodies. Those butterflies in your stomach, a
Eating disorders are about so much more than just food. Eating behaviors in eating disorders are the tip of the iceberg, the visible part of a mental health struggle that is often rooted in family
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is an intense mental health condition where someone experiences heightened emotional responses to everyday situations that are long-lasting and hard to manage. Perceived or real abandonment is particularly hard on people
At one time or another, we’ve all considered standard New Year’s resolutions, such as getting organized, starting a new hobby, going to the gym, quitting smoking, working toward a promotion, or finally starting to write
When you read the word “holistic,” what comes to mind? You’ve likely seen this word, often associated with mental health and healing, but the full impact of truly holistic mental health treatment isn’t always clear
