A complex psychiatric condition, once referred to as multiple personality disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is often misunderstood and even considered, incorrectly, a myth in some circles. Research over the last 40 years has proven this condition is very real and can be the source of significant anguish and impairment in day-to-day life. This is…
What helps one person achieve recovery may not work for another’s individual challenges. Two distinct and effective ways of treating those seeking help with substance abuse, depression and other mental health issues, outside of residential inpatient treatment, are outpatient recovery programs referred to as a PHP Program and an IOP Treatment Program. As with other
There’s always a lot of chatter about maintaining a healthy, balanced diet, but very often what’s missing from the discussion are the actual facts of why eating healthy is so important. One of those “finer points” is how our diet can chemically influence our mood, which is why regular consumption of serotonin foods is a…
An estimated 8 million people in the United States struggle with mental health issues related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Because it impacts so many people, June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month. From combat veterans to survivors of physical or sexual abuse, and even those who have witnessed severe trauma, this condition can cause…
June is PTSD Awareness Month, so it’s an appropriate time to learn more about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This mental health issue can impact anyone, and there are quite a few celebrities and famous people with PTSD who have come forward to talk about it. Surviving or witnessing a deeply traumatic event is a lot more…
Prescription medications are one of the most popular methods for treating mental health conditions, but there are also other ways of treating depression without drugs or medication that can be just as effective for many people. Struggling with bouts of depression and other mental health issues is part of the human experience. It is inevitable…
This award is intended to recognize female entrepreneurs that have grown successful businesses that directly serve the community in positive ways. Dr. Elena was chosen to receive this award because of the social impacts her Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Facilities have had on individuals in need of support. Dr. Elena has founded three separate…
May is a good time to discover some movies about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) to increase our understanding about how this mental health issue impacts others. Though there is less stigma associated with issues of poor mental health than in years before, many Americans are still scared, and rightly so, to be open about their…
Considering the amount of antidepressant prescriptions physicians give out every day and the growing availability and legality of smoking marijuana, there’s zero doubt that a vast number of folks are using both Lexapro and weed or other antidepressants at the same time. Whether it’s safe to mix antidepressants and weed is a serious concern because…
