For a society so fixated with improvement — of our homes, our morning routines, our bodies, our finances — it is remarkable in what limited ways we define progress. Geometry was not a subject I found particularly compelling during my school days, but just this week I found myself reaching for the term “sine wave”…
The word ‘anxiety’ covers a broad range of conditions, ranging from a casual reference to a mood surrounding an unpleasant, anticipated event (“I feel anxious about that peer review session”), all the way to a clear sign of a debilitating disorder (“I can’t get on that plane”). Within that spectrum, psychiatrists have identified some significant…
When you or someone you love has had a traumatic experience, it can be challenging to know how to react or if further help is required. It is normal to feel out of sorts after such an experience and even have some symptoms such as difficulty sleeping. However, what should you do when symptoms become…
In today’s world, social anxiety is increasingly common. Many people living with social anxiety aren’t aware there are treatment programs to help them identify triggers and cope in social situations. A social anxiety treatment plan with a qualified therapist can help people overcome their social anxiety and thrive. If you or someone in your life…
In the wake of COVID-19, telehealth services are more popular than ever before. When a provider utilizes telehealth properly, they give their patients a level of agency and comfort within their care. When it comes to mental health treatment, this is even more true. Someone may feel uncomfortable seeking mental health treatment face to face…
Anyone struggling with a mental health condition knows how debilitating it can be to their quality of life, in addition to their personal and professional relationships. Mood disorders like depression and social anxiety can get in the way of productivity and socialization. Friends, colleagues, family, and community members coping with such issues may feel isolated…
You probably know someone who has experienced depression. You may even have had your own encounter with this debilitating mental health disorder. Depression is such a pervasive phenomenon that it’s almost impossible not to come across it at least once in your life. But where does it come from? Is depression genetic? A triggering event…
Millions of Americans either know someone with a mental health disorder or deal with one themselves. Mental health treatment in this country can sometimes be difficult to find, depending on your income and where you live. There are also a lot of unnecessary stigmas about mental health disorders. That’s why World Mental Health Day is…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health disorder. This condition is characterized by unwanted thoughts and fears, often called obsessions, leading a person to engage in compulsions or repetitive, intrusive behaviors. For those with this condition, finding the right level of OCD treatment is crucial for mental health wellness. At True Life Center, we…