Entries by Abid B

How to Seek Care and Treatment for Schizophrenia

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health disorder or condition, then having a mental health treatment plan tailored to your needs is important. No matter what mental health disorder you may be experiencing, having a treatment plan that works best for you is crucial to better […]

What Are Personality Disorders?

You may have heard about personality disorders before, but sometimes information about them can be confusing, vague, or outright misleading. Educating yourself about mental health disorders is the best way to raise awareness and reduce stigmas. There are many different kinds of personality disorders, each with unique symptoms that can present with varying intensities.  What […]

How to Cope With OCD in Addiction Treatment

Living with a mental health disorder is not easy. Each day may be a challenge that sometimes doesn’t seem worth the fight. However, every day is a gift and a chance to break free from the heartache your mental health and your addiction may be causing you. This is especially the case if you are […]

How Does Alcohol Use Affect My Mental Health?

Choosing to consume alcohol recreationally is a decision everyone must make for themselves. Research by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) explains that 85% of adults eighteen years and older reported that they have consumed alcohol at least once in their lifetime. There are a wide variety of reasons that people choose […]

Four Goals of a Crisis Intervention

Have you or your loved one recently experienced a traumatic event or a critical incident? Even though this event may have passed, it will certainly cause lingering and strong emotional reactions. If you or your loved one is still suffering from aftershocks, that is very normal. These symptoms of traumatic stress may last weeks or […]

How to Get Help if You Have ADHD

When experiencing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), life can seem overwhelming. It is normal to experience impulsivity, and to reach out to get the help you need is also something you shouldn’t be ashamed of doing. Living with ADHD can affect how you go about daily life. Your interactions, daily activities, and ability to adapt […]

What Is Acceptance Therapy?

When it comes to outpatient mental health care treatment, evidence-based psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is often at the core. A person struggling with a mental health issue can gain skills and tools through a wide range of therapy options, such as acceptance therapy or acceptance commitment therapy (ACT). ACT is a form of one of […]

The Benefits of Talk Therapy and Group Therapy

When you are experiencing a mental health disorder, taking the first step in getting help is brave and great for your health. However, with so many different forms of treatment out there, it can be hard to decide which treatment programs and options are right for you. Deciding between talk therapy and group therapy can […]

Is a Partial Hospitalization Program a Good Fit for Me?

Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are an intermediary step between outpatient care and full hospitalization for individuals struggling with their mental health or other disorders. When an individual commits to a PHP, they will have structured care that usually includes daily therapy sessions and access to a variety of support groups. The rest of their time […]

What Should I Know About Mild Neurocognitive Disorder?

Mild neurocognitive disorder (mNCD) is also known as mild cognitive impairment. It is a mental health disorder that occurs most commonly in older adults or individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Mild neurocognitive disorder causes mild cognitive changes to a person’s cognitive functions, such as difficulty remembering things. It does not typically affect […]