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
When you’ve decided to enter residential mental health care, you’ll likely want to let your friends and family know where you’ll be and why. That said, it can feel intimidating to try to start a
Eating disorders are never just about food. They can be mentally all-consuming and destructive, taking up so much space in your life that you can lose connection to the things you enjoy—the things that allow
When it comes to mental health treatment, there is a spectrum of options for how you receive care. It’s a common cadence to receive once-a-week outpatient therapy sessions, but for more specialized or severe needs,
What if “depressed” is just how I am? When people experience long-term depression, it can start to feel permanent. I remember sitting across from my own therapist, years and years ago, and saying to her,
The holiday season can be tough. The change in routine, expectations around gift giving, the increase in family visits and large get-togethers, the insistence on cheerfulness, and the opportunities to feel left out can all
At THIRA health, our focus is on mental health treatment that makes “life worth living” for our patients. We get a lot of questions, from how our treatment plans work, to general questions about mental
In the world of mental health treatment, a revolutionary approach known as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has emerged as a beacon of hope for those grappling with emotional dysregulation, self-destructive behaviors, and borderline personality disorder.
Embarking on the journey to better mental health and seeking depression treatment can be a daunting decision, but you’re not alone in your uncertainty. While seeking treatment for mental health concerns may seem like the
