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Managing loss and grief can be difficult to manage on our own. The healing process can be much more convoluted when an entire family is affected. Family systems therapy is an effective approach to promoting healing and finding inner resilience. Family Psychiatry & Therapy has embraced this integrative approach to helping families heal from trauma… Read more

When we consider the ramifications of losing our hearing, we rarely consider the impact it can have on our mental health. Nearly 33% of people between 65 and 74 live with impaired hearing. Our hearing profoundly impacts how we communicate with others and experience our life each day. There are numerous audial cues that we… Read more

When trauma or difficult times strike someone close to you, knowing how to help them can be difficult. These kinds of occurrences are common, and it’s important that we learn the technique necessary to help them in the best way we can. The nature of these struggles can vary, and people respond to certain situations… Read more

Trauma can have a profound impact on our lives, and understanding how the brain reacts to psychological trauma is essential for our mental well-being. At Family Psychiatry & Therapy, we recognize the importance of addressing trauma and its various responses. In this article, we will explore the six main trauma responses, including fight, flight, freeze,… Read more

Living with a chronic pain situation can be incredibly debilitating, especially during a flare-up. Some days just waking up can be a real challenge, with your batteries feeling drained before you’ve gotten out of bed. By the time you’ve showered, dressed, and found something else, you’re already ready to go back to sleep. Every day… Read more

The importance of mental health has been becoming increasingly well-understood over the years. This has made it a primary talking point as the millions of Americans struggling with mental health make their stories known. Anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions can dramatically impact the lives of those affected. In 2021 the US Surgeon reported… Read more

Our mental health impacts every aspect of our daily lives. It can interfere with how we connect with others, degrade our physical health, and leave us exhausted with no seeming cause. Prioritizing our mental health isn’t something that society encourages. Instead, we are encouraged to “buck up,” “muscle through,” and otherwise go about our lives… Read more

Although it is commonly recognized that worry may interfere with sleep, many people are unaware that anxiety is the actual cause of their lack of sleep. Although anxiety is one of the most prevalent disorders that disturb sleep, many people typically ignore their sleep issues in the mistaken belief that their physical health is the… Read more

Therapy can be a powerful and effective way of helping your child navigate life. It introduces them to clear language they can use to explain their emotions. They learn how to develop clear boundaries and make healthy decisions. Self-regulation is an essential skill that they can develop during therapy. While any child can benefit from… Read more

Stress is only one of the many serious elements contributing to mental illness. Additionally, students frequently endure mental disorders. Students are under much strain in their personal life and academic pressure to do well and graduate. They experience college stress as they adjust to a new atmosphere and social circles while finding it difficult to… Read more

Researchers have discovered that while boys with ADHD are frequently given stimulant drugs earlier than girls, girls with ADHD frequently go untreated until maturity. Girls and women frequently struggle due to the gender disparity in diagnosis and therapy. Because of this, females frequently experience the symptoms of ADHD for longer than boys do before getting… Read more

The behavior patterns of the family need to be considered in the treatment strategy because they impact the patient. Even if only one individual is interviewed, the set of relationships in which that person is embedded constitutes the treatment unit in marital and family therapy. When there’s a problem in a marriage or familial relationship,… Read more

Mental health can be a complex topic, and many people believe it’s the kind of thing that happens to “someone else.” The truth is that mental health concerns are widespread and impact individuals from every walk of life. In America alone, nearly 44 million people struggle with mental health concerns yearly. This has led to… Read more

While the COVID-19 pandemic may be largely behind us, its impact is still felt in many ways. High-school students, in particular, have been demonstrating mental health concerns that can be traced to surviving the pandemic. The sudden shift of lifestyle, including spending far more time inside, working and schooling from home, and reduced ability to… Read more

Disorders that affect a person’s mood, behavior, or thoughts are classified as mental illnesses. Severe mental illnesses include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, and panic disorder. Mental illness can be challenging, but it’s essential to remember that it is treatable. If you’re diagnosed with a mental disorder, you can live a fulfilled… Read more

Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being, and it is crucial that we pay attention to the mental health of children and adolescents. Mental health disorders in children and adolescents can significantly impact their development, education, and future prospects. This article will discuss the importance of mental health in children and adolescents, common… Read more

Many people think that psychology and psychiatry are the same things. There are considerable differences between the two. While psychology and psychiatry can overlap in their practices, it’s essential to understand the difference. Depending on your situation, you might benefit more from one than the other. Before reaching out to a psychiatrist or a psychologist,… Read more

Children often don’t follow all the rules. They may also throw a tantrum, have inappropriate outbursts of emotion, or struggle with other behavioral issues. Early in development, these are opportunities to teach them proper ways of managing their emotions and the importance of following rules established for their safety. Your child’s developmental years can be… Read more

As we make our way through life’s many challenges and triumphs, we will experience numerous transitions. These transitions come one every shape and size and can be something we’ve planned for ourselves or something utterly unexpected. Some examples of when transitions occur are starting a new job, moving to a new location, changing our relationship… Read more

Gaslighting has become an increasingly common topic among young people, especially with mental health becoming better understood. Moreover, the topic of gaslighting has appeared in popular media more often. Examples include movies like the Girl on the Train, the Netflix series Maid, and the reality show The Bachelorette. This kind of representation is essential as… Read more

Millions of Americans are referred to or seek mental health services each year. One of the most prominent reasons these individuals seek this type of support is ADHD. This condition impacts nearly 5% of all people in the United States. While male-bodied people receive the highest diagnosis rate, this condition is encountered across all genders…. Read more

BPD, or Borderline Personality Disorder, is a condition that impacts an individual’s perception of themselves and others. It tends to be characterized by emotions and relationships that are unstable and intense, with significant degrees of self-doubt and insecurity. This feeling of instability can extend to an individual’s patterns of thought, moods, relationships, and even identity…. Read more

70% of all adults in America have at least one social media account, with the majority having as many as seven. This gives the appearance of a modern America that is more closely connected than ever. Despite this, 20% of these individuals report feelings of loneliness. This has led many sociologists and mental health specialists… Read more

Some terms get used interchangeably by many people when discussing therapy. However, each of these terms indicates different things. These terms are psychotherapist and therapist. While both of these fields are charged with providing mental health support and services, they do so in different ways. Psychotherapist refers to counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, or clinical psychologists. Therapists,… Read more

The science of psychology has long studied the deep interconnectedness of our thoughts and actions. It’s common for the importance of maintaining a positive outlook to be understated or relegated to ‘wishful thinking’. However, it’s been demonstrated that failing to maintain a positive outlook can lead to our falling into thought patterns that are harmful… Read more

If you’ve heard the term “codependence,” you may wonder what’s so bad about it? Being “codependent” on someone sounds like it should be the hallmark of a healthy relationship. After all, you’re in this together, a team against the world, right? You plan your lives together, start a family, and pay bills together; why shouldn’t… Read more

 A little under 40 years ago, a group of programmers conceptualized the idea of virtual reality. These four individuals worked on the concept from a tiny Palo Alto, CA cottage, and the idea they formed would soon explode. Their organization would be a false start, though, far ahead of its time. The technology to achieve… Read more