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
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
When you’re looking for mental health treatment, you’ll find an array of options. Would you benefit most from inpatient mental health treatment in Seattle? Do you need to find IOP depression treatment near you instead?
When you’ve hit the point where you know you need to end a relationship, it can be an intense time. You may be struggling with a whole host of emotions at once, like worry, anger,
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
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is an adaptation of cognitive behavior therapy, or CBT, that was initially developed to help people cope with borderline personality disorder (BPD). People with BPD often experience emotional extremes that
As a parent, you worry about your teen. You worry about whether they are getting along with friends at school, you worry about their grades, you worry about their future and what kind of adult
