Using Trauma-Informed Care Methods for Behavioral Health

After experiencing trauma, people may suffer from the effects of those events for the rest of their lives. Trauma experiences can lead to a range of behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Fortunately, behavioral health treatment programs are available to help people in need. With the right treatment, people can recover from…

Each year mental health conditions affect millions of Americans. While each condition’s causes and symptoms are often a topic of discussion, sometimes discussions on the mental health recovery process take the back seat. Recovery from mental health conditions can be challenging, but recovery is possible. With treatment, people can get back in control of their…

Men’s mental health issues often go unshared and undiscussed. Many men view struggles with mental health as a sign of weakness and as something they need to “get over” themselves. Unfortunately, those sentiments are unhelpful, and they are similar to saying that one should simply “get over” a broken leg. Mental health treatment is an…

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) urges us to observe May as Mental Health Awareness Month, but they, along with other mental health professionals, understand that depression and anxiety are topics that must be discussed daily. Details of Depression Sadly, there is a lot of data about depression and anxiety. The World Health Organization…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious condition many people are unfortunate to have to face, especially veterans. Although the ratio of veterans that experience PTSD has fluctuated over the years, the number remains quite significant. Currently, about 11-20 out of every 100 veterans that served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom experience PTSD in a given…

The holidays can be a blur of visiting, shopping, wrapping, and baking, and sometimes the stress of it all can lead to the holiday blues. With some reflection and planning, you can handle those holiday blues and, perhaps, even genuinely enjoy the holidays! Here are some ideas on how you can handle the holiday blues….

It is not unusual for many of us to experience anxiety from time to time, particularly during or in anticipation of an important event. However, if the symptoms of anxiety seem to appear for no reason, get worse, or don’t go away, you may have one of several distinct types of anxiety disorders. Learning the…

According to a study by the World Health Organization in 2016, suicide was the second leading cause of death among people ages 15-29. Suicide is a complicated topic that has caused devastation in the lives of many families. It’s important to understand the warning signs of suicide in order to seek proper help. Demonstrating suicide prevention awareness…