How Common are Men’s Mental Health Issues? Common! These stats are from Mental Health America, the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), and the National …
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The Power of Medications on Men’s Mental Health
This November, we’re focusing on Men’s Mental Health. Let's dive into a topic that's as important as it is intriguing – men and mental health medications. Despite the strides that …
So You’ve Been Diagnosed with ADHD, Now What? Understanding ADHD Medications
Receiving a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be both relieving and overwhelming. It's a moment of clarity, finally understanding why you may have …
The Complex Relationship Between Mental Health Medications and Suicidal Thoughts
Mental health is a deeply intricate and personal aspect of our lives, and finding effective treatment is crucial. While mental health medications have brought hope and relief to …
Adolescents and Suicide Prevention: A Guide for Clinicians
The teenage years are often marked by profound emotional and developmental shifts. Teens today are grappling with not only the timeless struggles of identity, acceptance, and …
The Heart of Ellie: Erin Opoku
Reflections from an Original Clinician on Ellie's Evolution Welcome to a brand new series we’re calling “The Heart of Ellie.” As Ellie grows and evolves, we stay grounded in the …
What are Culturally Responsive Therapies?
Culturally responsive therapies go a step further than conventional approaches, offering a transformative space where clients can be seen, heard, and understood within the context …
Conversion Therapy: Why It’s Harmful and Why Banning It Matters
According to a recent study by the Williams Institute at UCLA, approximately 698,000 adults in the US have received conversion therapy, and about 350,000 of them were adolescents …
What to Know About Intensive Outpatient Programs: A Closer Look
It goes without saying that there isn’t a “one size fits all” option for mental health treatment. There are a wide variety of therapies, medications, settings and regimens that can …
Racial Trauma Therapy: Understanding The Impact of Racism on Mental Health
As a society, it's undeniable that we are still grappling with the deep-rooted wounds of racism, and for people of color, these struggles can have a very personal and complex …
Why is Bipolar Disorder Commonly Misdiagnosed?
In some ways, Bipolar Disorder is a pretty straightforward mental illness and is fairly easy to diagnose (at least in theory): A person has a manic episode which, without …
How to Talk About Mental Health at Work
Everyone has mental health, and whether or not you have a mental health disorder, everyone has bad mental health days. So, what do you do when your mental health is getting in the …
