How to Find the Right Therapist
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Southwest Florida School Supplies Drive 2024
Donating & Distributing School Supplies to SWFL Children Elite DNA has partnered with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades to collect school supplies for students prior to the start of the new school year. Our mission is to ensure that the children in our community
Psychotic Depression: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More
Psychotic depression, a severe form of depression, is characterized by both depressive symptoms and psychosis. This condition does not only involve ongoing feelings of sadness and hopelessness but also consists of delusions, and hallucinations among other forms of reality distortion. Therefore, understanding psychotic depression is important because it has a significant impact on functioning and
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Living with OCD in Florida: Strategies for Managing Intrusive Thoughts
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition where people experience recurring and unwanted thoughts, sensations, or ideas. Those who struggle with OCD act out in compulsive ways to feel a sense of order and control. OCD affects 1% to 3% of the global population, and it’s the fourth most common mental health
Understanding Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features
Imagine feeling overwhelmed by deep sadness and hopelessness, while struggling with hallucinations. This is what people who suffer from major depression disorder with psychotic features go through every day. This is a serious condition that combines symptoms of major depression and experiences of psychosis, making it difficult to handle. Understanding this condition is critical for
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Behavioral Health Impacts of Long COVID – Policy to Action
In May 2023, the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended – reflecting a long-awaited return to normalcy across the United States. However, this has not been the case for millions of Americans who continue to struggle with the economic and social effects of the pandemic, including disruptions to daily life, loss, and grief. For some, physical and mental health effects from the virus continue to persist long after the period of initial infection.
7 Effective Strategies for Managing Male Depression
Depression is affecting men in greater numbers each year — and it often goes ignored, undiagnosed, or untreated. The overall rate of depression is increasing. A 2023 Gallup poll found that 29% of US adults report having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives. That’s nearly 10 points higher than in 2015.
Understanding Depression with Psychotic Features: ICD-10 Guide
Imagine feeling a heavy weight of depression and also experiencing a disconnect from reality because of hallucinations or delusions. This is what people with psychotic depression endure. It is a severe condition that combines the intense sadness and hopelessness of depression with psychotic symptoms. Understanding “depression with psychotic features icd 10” is important for both
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What Makes Methamphetamine Addictive?
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug because it triggers the brain to release dopamine, a chemical that makes people feel happy. This feeling of pleasure encourages users to keep taking the drug, leading to a habit. With frequent use, it becomes hard to stop because of the strong desire for these good feelings, even though
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Psychosocial Treatment For Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia treatment has always been a tough puzzle to solve. But now, new research shows that a broad approach can really make a difference. Psychosocial treatment, which includes therapy, counseling, and social support, helps manage not just the symptoms but also the social, emotional, and mental challenges of schizophrenia. Unlike treatments that mainly use medicines,
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