What is a Voluntary Psychiatric Hold?
Mental Health, TreatmentWhen a mental health condition becomes urgent, you can admit yourself for a psychiatric hold.
Sometimes a person who struggles with a mental health disorder on a daily basis will find their symptoms worsen. A mental health issue becomes a crisis…
Narcissistic Abuse Cycle
TreatmentLearn about narcissism and see if you are caught in the cycle of abuse.
We are supposed to feel happy and good about ourselves when we are in a relationship. In a healthy one, this is the case. But if you are caught in the net of a narcissist…
When is Psychiatric Residential Treatment Needed?
Mental Health, TreatmentInpatient treatment provides the right level of care for mental illness.
How do you know when you have crossed that line into a serious mental health condition? When do you need more intensive treatment than what your local doctor can provide?…
What are the First Symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Mental Health, TreatmentEarly Symptoms of Schizophrenia Can Lead You to Obtain Early Treatment
Each year nearly 3 million people are diagnosed with schizophrenia. This complex mental illness features a break from reality, making living with it very taxing. The symptoms…
How to Use Grounding Techniques During Anxiety Inducing Events
Anxiety, Mental Health, TreatmentLearn about grounding, a technique used to help reduce stress and anxiety
Stress is part of our daily reality. No one gets to avoid stress, but there are some ways to help reduce its effects. For people who struggle with anxiety, learning some…
Overcoming Mental Exhaustion
Anxiety, Mental Health, Panic Disorder, TreatmentLearn the signs of mental exhaustion and how to fight through it.
Life can sling many arrows at us, and sometimes it does so all at once. With each problem or setback we may feel stress, worry, and emotional pain. Over time, as these problems…
Residential Treatment an Alternative to Psych Ward
Mental Health, TreatmentWhen someone you love experiences a serious mental health crisis it may be difficult to know which treatment setting is right for their psychological needs. Family members want to ensure that their loved one receives the very best of care, although…
Benefits of Holistic Approach to Mental Health
Holistic, Mental Health, TreatmentThe pathway to mental wellness is not all that clear cut. Timeworn treatment methods still rule the landscape of psychiatry, and for good reason. These are the proven treatments that have withstood trials and research and have been shown to…
Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
Mental Health, TreatmentWhile millions of U.S. adults are impacted by a mental health disorder each year, those with a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) represent about 2.8% of the population. A severe and persistent mental illness includes such disorders…
Inpatient BPD Treatment Centers
Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health, TreatmentSuffering from a Common Personality Disorder: BPD
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health challenge that will typically emerge by early adulthood. Impulsivity, unstable personal relationships, self-image disturbance,…