Mental Health Blogs

Imagine riding an emotional roller coaster where exhilarating highs are followed by crashing lows, often without warning. This is the daily reality for millions of people living with bipolar disorder—a complex mental health condition marked by episodes of mania and depression.

Mental health crises can be overwhelming, not only for the individuals experiencing them but also for their families and loved ones. When a person’s mental disorder leads them to refuse help or poses a danger to themselves or others, involuntary psychiatric admission—also known as involuntary commitment—may become necessary.

When comparing OCD vs. Bipolar, it’s important to understand that they are distinct mental health conditions. OCD involves persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety.

Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can feel like being stuck in a cycle where intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors dominate daily life. The constant battle to manage these overwhelming patterns can be exhausting and isolating.

Mental health professionals use cognitive behavioral therapy for depression and other mental health disorders with great success. The best way to treat mental health is to attack the source.

Mental health professionals use cognitive behavioral therapy for depression and other mental health disorders with great success. The best way to treat mental health is to attack the source.

The immense benefits of IOP on mental health extend beyond the realm of your treatment. These versatile benefits are habits you’ll take with you forever. That’s because everything you learn in intensive outpatient treatment is intended to be independently implemented habits of your daily life.

April is National Stress Awareness Month. It’s a time to recognize the extensive amount of stress in your life and investigate healthy strategies to deal with it. Stress Awareness Month reminds you to put your emotional and mental well-being first by taking steps to reduce stress and develop resilience.

Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) are often talked about together because they both involve feeling uncomfortable in social situations. However, they are different in how they work and show up in people’s lives.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This could include events such as military combat, natural disasters, serious accidents, or personal assaults.

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured yet flexible treatment option for individuals seeking support for mental health or substance use disorders. Unlike residential programs, IOP allows participants to receive comprehensive therapy while continuing their daily routines at home, work, or school. But how does IOP work, and what can you expect from the process?

Trauma bonds are complex emotional attachments that form between an abuser and their victim, often leaving the victim feeling trapped in a cycle of abuse, manipulation, and dependency.