It can be distressing to realize that the voices you’re hearing exist only in your mind. It can also make you feel isolated, but you’re not alone: Many people experience an auditory hallucination at some point in life. Here’s what you should know.
A social anxiety disorder can be intensely distressing, but it doesn’t have to control your life. Learn self-management strategies that can help you counteract the effects of social anxiety, so you can live life on your own terms.
Self-harm isn’t a mental health disorder, it’s a behavioral coping mechanism for intense, negative emotions. Find out how dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT) uses mindfulness and adaptive skill building to address this common problem.
The unstoppable “instant replay” of traumatic memories may be part of life with PTSD, but it doesn’t have to be: Discover how eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps you process lingering trauma, one memory at a time.
When you’re living with untreated ADHD, almost every day can feel like an “off” day. Fortunately, the right treatment approach can help you gain the upper hand over your symptoms. Explore six effective strategies.
There are multiple misconceptions surrounding most mental illnesses. Learn the truth about the harmful misinformation that stigmatizes psychotic disorders and keeps people from seeking the life-changing care they need.
For the millions of people who live with an anxiety disorder, excessive worry and fear are a persistent and often overwhelming part of everyday life. If you’re one of them, treatment can help — no matter what type of anxiety you have.
Are you ready to stop using drugs or alcohol and achieve a healthier, more balanced life in recovery? Addiction may be a complex and chronic illness, but it’s also treatable. Learn more about some of the most effective interventions and therapies.
Whether it’s a serious accident, a natural disaster, physical or sexual violence, or the death of a loved one, the world can feel unpredictable and unsafe after a traumatic event. Here’s how the aftereffects of trauma can affect daily life.
Imbalanced brainwave patterns can give rise to negative thoughts, drive unwanted behaviors, and contribute to mental health disorders. Find out how neurofeedback can train your brain to overcome these patterns so you can take control of your life.
Is it normal teenage angst or something more? Depression is a common problem among adolescents of all ages. Learn how to spot the warning signs of this serious mood disorder so you can help your teen get the help they need.
Adults with ADHD don’t just suffer from inattention, distractibility, and impulsivity, they also experience cognitive distortions that make it difficult to overcome their symptoms. Here’s how cognitive-behavioral therapy puts you back in control.
For someone who’s in the midst of a psychotic episode, it can be hard to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s not. Being able to spot the signs of acute psychosis in a loved one is the first step toward treatment — and recovery.
By creating stress, while simultaneously disrupting the routines and social connections that could help relieve it, the pandemic is taking a real toll on young people’s mental health. Here’s how you can support your adolescent.
It’s normal to feel unsure about how to help a loved one with PTSD, but support from family and friends can be pivotal for people who are struggling with this overwhelming mental health condition. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do to show you care.
Nearly one in three adults in the United States develops an anxiety disorder at some point in life. Being able to separate “anxiety facts” from “anxiety fiction” is the first step toward resolving symptoms and regaining control.
When it comes to addressing mental health disorders, medication is a reliable component of many treatment plans. While each medication has its own effects and benefits, they all share one common goal: to ease disruptive symptoms.
Many adolescents believe that marijuana is a “safe” drug, but cannabis can be damaging as well as addictive. Explore the worrisome statistics, risks, and effects of teen marijuana use, and learn how to recognize the common signs of addiction.
Psychotic disorders rarely appear out of nowhere, as most people demonstrate a range of early warning signs before a psychotic episode actually begins. Learn the telltale signs of impending psychosis, and why prompt care is always best.
Adolescence is challenging under the best of circumstances, but it can be especially tough in the age of COVID-19. Explore the challenges faced by tweens and teens in this unprecedented time and learn how to support their mental well-being.
Depression isn’t a simple mood disorder. It’s a complex and progressive disease that can have profound effects on your mental well-being and your physical health. Here’s how the right care can help you find relief — and protect your health.
The average child with ADHD is diagnosed by the age of 7, but that doesn’t mean that all kids with ADHD receive a timely diagnosis. Here’s how untreated ADHD may look in adolescence, and why a proper diagnosis is crucial.
The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the entire world into a “new normal” that can leave you feeling stressed, isolated, and uncertain. Here’s how you can de-stress, reconnect, and take care of your mental health.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly individual condition, so forget about finding a one-size-fits-all solution. Here’s how a multimodal treatment approach aims to meet you — and help you improve — right where you are.
Depression can upend your life and transform your daily routine into a major challenge. Left untreated, it can also increase your risk of developing a myriad of mental and physical health problems. Here’s what you need to know.
For about 40 million adults in the United States, anxiety isn’t just another routine emotion -- it’s an overpowering disorder that causes distress and interferes with life. Here’s how you can pull the plug on debilitating anxiety for good.
While your childhood may seem like ages ago, these formative years play no small role in the person you are today. Unfortunately, if there was trauma, the effects can reach far into adulthood and lead to depression.
Outpatient therapy is a very effective alternative to residential treatment for individuals who do not require 24/7 support.
If you or a loved one are struggling with a substance abuse problem, you might not know where to turn even if you know that you need help. Deciding to seek substance abuse counseling is an important first step on the path to recovery.
Have you ever suspected that a co-worker or employee in your company may be a functioning alcoholic or drug user?
The information you encounter when deciding which program will provide you or a loved one the best path to recovery from substance abuse can easily feel overwhelming.
It’s hard enough to stay sober when life is on an even keel. But in stressful or triggering moments, the difficulty goes to a whole different level.
Looking for an addiction treatment center or rehab facility can be overwhelming. Approaches can range from highly medical programs to quick “miracle cures” like Ibogaine or electroconvulsive therapy. Some treatment practices might
The term “dual diagnosis” refers to two diagnosed disorders: a substance abuse disorder and a mental health disorder.
We all understand that addiction is a losing game while you’re in it, but it doesn’t have to continue to feel like a loss during recovery.
Any treatment plan that addresses the mind, but neglects the body and soul, is incomplete.
“I was the only one who suffered the consequences of my drinking.” “I never hurt anyone else while I was using.” These are phrases that are uttered in treatment centers all across the world.
Few people care to admit that drugs and alcohol have impacted their life in such a way that treatment is necessary.
Dual diagnosis means the presence of both mental illness and substance abuse in an individual.
Drugs and alcohol are no respecters of class, race, religion, or socioeconomic status. They affect people from all walks of life, and the pattern of addiction can develop in anyone's life.
EXIS is a dual diagnosis, treatment center that specializes in treating mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, as well as trauma and addictions issues.
Are you stalling? Unhinged by all of life’s little distractions and cannot seem to get ahead? Are you wanting to get sober but thinking not yet, another day, if and when, and later, maybe one day?
Meditation isn't something we usually jump for joy about. The idea of sitting still with our inner thoughts, is not only something we are not typically taught in school, but it can be a real challenge, and intimidating to say the least.
We've heard it time and time again. Our thoughts and fundamental belief systems create our ultimate reality.
For about a century addiction has been seen as a disease within the neurological pathways of the brain.
Just say No! Isn't that the general rule? We've heard time and time again.
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) detailed several new actions that we are taking to address the country’s opioid crisis.