Mental Health Therapy

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How to Recognize Severe Depression

If you feel overwhelmed by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, you might be dealing with severe depression. Your mental health is a crucial component of your overall sense of well-being, so it is important to recognize whether your symptoms are the result of a treatable condition like depression. The help you need for managing major […]

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Debunking Myths About Bipolar Disorder

The stigma surrounding mental health conditions like bipolar disorder can distort people’s perceptions of the people experiencing the disorder, and keep them from getting the help they deserve. Debunking myths about bipolar disorder is critical to helping people find healing and live lives free of stigma.If you believe that you or a loved one is

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What Is Complex Trauma?

Trauma can happen to anyone after experiencing a distressing event like military combat, physical violence or abuse, or a serious car accident. Without treatment, the effects of trauma can be long-lasting, so it is critical to reach out for help. If you or a loved one has been through a traumatic experience, there is help

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Overcoming Social Anxiety

Many people who are perceived as being shy may actually be experiencing social anxiety disorder (SAD). The way to address each of these aren’t the same, so it is important to understand the differences between them. If you think you may be dealing with social anxiety, an anxiety treatment program at 5 Palms can help

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Addiction and Anxiety

An astounding tens of millions of people in the United States experience anxiety disorders each year, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. Even more concerning is that a considerable portion of those with anxiety disorders also have challenges with substance use disorders (SUD). Co-occurring disorders like these can be more difficult

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The Connection Between Mood Swings and Depression

Have you ever felt okay one moment, then sad or irritable the next, seemingly without reason? You might have experienced what is known as a mood swing, a sudden shift in mood from neutral or positive to negative. Everyone experiences mood swings from time to time, usually related to stress or hormonal changes. But there

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A woman in a yellow shirt is sitting on her couch, holding her head in her hands. She is experiencing intrusive thoughts due to OCD symptoms.

What Are Intrusive Thoughts?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can make everyday life more challenging. Between excessive concerns about contamination, having things arranged in a very specific manner, or repeatedly checking the locks, just getting out of the house each morning can be a chore. Although these are just a few of the most recognizable symptoms of OCD, intrusive thoughts are

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How Does PTSD Affect the Brain?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating. The result of experiencing a traumatic event, this mental health condition can have a significant impact on your brain. If you, or a loved one, have experienced a traumatic event, learning about how PTSD affects the brain can be your first step toward recovery. Healing from trauma isn’t easy.

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Recognizing Alcohol Abuse in Women

Although jokes about having to drink to deal with the stress of raising children is a common parenting trope, the more recent concept of “wine mom” raises concerns about crossing the line from harmless unwinding at the end of the day, to a more serious issue of alcohol use disorder (AUD).  Understanding the signs of alcohol

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Depression and Isolation: Overcoming Loneliness

Mental health issues like depression can have a significant impact on someone’s everyday life. While there are many potential causes of depression, including genetic predisposition, isolation is a considerable factor. Get to know how isolation can lead to depression and what you can do to address loneliness for the sake of your mental health. If you

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