If you’ve heard of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, you may know it as a treatment for trauma and PTSD. It was initially…
The links between trauma and addiction are clear. In fact, the general consensus is that providing trauma-informed care for mental health disorders and substance use…
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The debate between cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and standard therapy has been ongoing for years, with no clear winner in sight. So, which is the better…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a type of therapy that is gaining popularity in the mental health field. CBT focuses on helping people change the…
Unfortunately, due to the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders, many LGBTQ folks don’t seek treatment. In addition, many mental health and substance…
EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a form of therapy that has been around for over thirty years. It has gained a great…
Schizoaffective disorder is difficult to diagnose, in large part because it shares characteristics of two mental health disorders – schizophrenia and a mood disorder, either…
When considering the costs vs. benefits of mental health treatment, both tangible and intangible factors play a part in any decision. Think about the out-of-pocket…
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that interferes with healthy, happy functioning and can derail relationships and careers. It affects about three percent…