Intensive outpatient treatment is one type of structured outpatient program. Those enrolled in an intensive outpatient program have the best of both worlds: a structured treatment plan in a clinical setting and the independence [...]
Within the domain of personality disorders, symptoms and similar disorder characteristics are grouped into three distinct clusters, with each cluster tied together by an overarching theme. People with these disorders experience the symptoms no [...]
It's normal to have good days and bad days. Some people, however, struggle with extreme mood swings that don't have a clear trigger. One minute they're feeling hyperactive; the next they plunge into severe depression [...]
Although mental health is just as important as physical health, many people shy away from conversations about their emotions. As a result, there's a certain stigma around mental health that can discourage people with [...]
Mental health is just as important as physical health, but many people struggle to access the services they need to improve their well-being. Mental health has several components, including psychological wellness, the interactions you [...]
A breakthrough is when the client makes a realization about themselves in therapy. It can be them discovering what the root of their addiction or mental illness is and what kind of changes they need [...]
If someone with schizophrenia relies on you for support, knowing how to communicate with them effectively can be beneficial. It's essential to be careful what you say and remember that your experience may not [...]
Mental Health used to be a hush-hush subject matter. It wasn’t discussed at the dinner table; it wasn’t discussed in social circles; it wasn’t discussed when looking in the mirror. It was something that [...]
Dual diagnosis cases are more complicated than traditional mental health problems or substance use disorders. If you've been told you have a dual diagnosis, you may feel confused or overwhelmed. However, the mental health [...]
Strength isn’t just what we feel when we lift weights, it’s the culmination of lifting a boulder over your shoulders that creates ease, comfort and a sense of direction in life. In order to [...]
