There is a plethora of therapeutic techniques that you can try for your mental health. Sometimes it can be hard to seek proper treatment when you are bombarded with different programs and plans that claim to be the right fit for your mental health condition. However, mental health is not something to take lightly if […]
Mental health and mental health resilience are extremely important parts of your overall wellness. Your mental health includes how you are doing emotionally and psychologically. It can also be affected by the social connections that you have or whether or not you feel fulfilled in your relationships. Mental health not only affects our thoughts and […]
This is a conversation that may be difficult to start; talking to your doctor about your mental health can be scary at first and even intimidating. How do you bring something like this up if you have never talked to anyone about it before? Maybe you even feel like you’re crazy for pursuing the matter […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that impacts a lot of different areas in a person’s life. ASD affects the way a person learns and grows. It can make interacting with others and learning how to thrive in social situations more challenging. A person on the autism spectrum experiences the world […]
While in recovery from substance use disorder, finding a therapeutic way of recovering properly can be challenging. When dealing with mental health conditions, your options can seem bleak. If you feel there is nowhere to turn, the first step is reaching out to the care team at Alter Wellness Care. Specifically, inquire about our group […]
Sometimes the symptoms of anxiety can be hard to recognize or easy to ignore. Anxiety makes a person feel nervous and tense and can cause restlessness. However, it is a perfectly normal feeling to have when facing something in your life that you may be stressed or concerned about, like a big school project or […]
Experiencing a mental health condition can be challenging. First, you must seek the proper diagnosis from a suitable medical professional like a doctor or psychiatrist. Then you have to make the decision on how to go about treating your condition or disorder. Many treatment plans offer the use of medication and psychotherapy as options. Everyone’s […]
In the new digital age, reading a physical book can seem like an old-fashioned pastime. There are a wide variety of benefits that we can get from reading. Reading can provide a sense of escape and give your brain some exercise. Whether you enjoy fiction or non-fiction, reading can improve your sense of self and […]
Determining a treatment plan for your mental health and addiction recovery is not always a straightforward process. Sometimes, it requires time and patience to determine the right programs that will most benefit you. As always, the first point of contact should be your doctor. They can help you by providing resources to treatment programs, outpatient […]
There are many reasons why addiction occurs. For some, drugs and alcohol are maladaptive coping mechanisms for managing stress, emotions, or situations. While there are many forms of treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP) is one way to learn new ways to cope without having to be completely removed from your life. IOP is a type of […]
