Therapy is a significant part of effective addiction and mental health treatment. Individual therapy will have individuals working one-on-one with a counselor to work through the issues they have been struggling with. Therapy is an integral part of a larger treatment protocol and is part of the support and care system individuals need to safely…
What causes personality disorders? Many internal and external factors can cause a personality disorder, including genetics, family history, and peer pressure. It causes people to experience difficulties perceiving and relating to other people and new situations and can disrupt everyday life. If you suspect a friend or loved one is struggling with a personality disorder,…
How long do anxiety disorders last? The answer is different for each person and depends on several factors. Anxiety is a common mental health disorder that affects nearly one in five adults yearly and comes with various symptoms and severity. While everyone will experience mild forms of anxiety throughout their lives, some people will experience…
Bipolar disorders are a common mental health disorder affecting over 40 million people in the US yearly. What causes bipolar disorder differs for each person and depends on their genetics, family history, and other factors, including substance abuse and certain medical conditions. Bipolar disorder includes manic and depressive episodes that can cause significant problems at…
In Pennsylvania, 12.9 million adults live with some form of serious mental health disorder that can severely impact their quality of life¹. The best way to treat addiction, PTSD, and other conditions contributing to this high statistic is through individual therapy sessions. Working with a therapist is the best way to treat many different disorders or…
Treating addiction and other mental health disorders takes time, patience, and participation in various behavioral therapies. Dialectical behavior therapy is a proven technique for treating addiction and other conditions impacting a person’s life. Dialectical behavior therapy benefits include gaining a healthier outlook on themselves and the world around them, along with plenty of new coping…
Addiction is a mental health disorder that affects over 40 million people across the country every year. While there is no cure, those suffering can participate in various individual and group therapy programs to effectively treat addiction and get themselves healthy. Several group therapy benefits effectively help patients manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling and…
Because mental health issues are unique to the individual, it requires a deep understanding of the person’s background and lifestyle to treat the symptoms and develop healthy coping skills. Individual therapy benefits help patients in numerous ways, including stopping the endless loop of negative thinking that can trigger their symptoms. An individual therapy program is…
Anxiety is a mental health disorder that can cause crippling symptoms that seemingly come out of nowhere. It can cause overwhelming fear, shortness of breath, insomnia, and other symptoms ranging in severity from mild nervousness to severe panic attacks. Fortunately, several treatment programs for anxiety can give patients the skills they need to manage their…
All across the U.S., mental health cases have risen sharply over the last few years. The current state of mental health in Pennsylvania is bleak. Over 1.8 million adults in Pennsylvania suffer from mental health illnesses.1 That number will likely rise as we experience so much uncertainty in the world around us. For men and…