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No one looks back on the COVID-19 pandemic fondly. However, it did lead to several advancements in health care. One easily overlooked and far-reaching advancement is the expansion of telehealth services. It’s become a popular healthcare solution for patients seeking mental and behavioral treatment. Could telehealth therapy benefit you and fit better with your lifestyle? Find
As part of our ongoing commitment to the community and the patients we serve, Elite DNA Behavioral Health is proud to partner with the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels as the official sponsor of ‘Free Veterans Tickets’ for the remainder of the 2024 baseball season. This collaboration marks a significant commitment to supporting veterans and strengthening community ties.
Hurricanes and severe storms have always been an unwelcome (but inevitable) part of Florida living. But the increasing frequency and severity of hurricanes creates a new problem – increased anxiety and trauma in Floridians. In other words, storms aren’t just affecting our communities, they’re affecting our mental health. Hurricanes are unpredictable. Each new season brings
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
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
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.
June is National Men’s Health Month. It started in 1994 as a way of bringing awareness to the health conditions specifically faced by men while encouraging early detection and treatment. Unfortunately, since 1994, many men’s health problems in men have only become worse. Some of that can be attributed to the reluctance men have to
How well do you understand the benefits of therapy? Expecting relief from a specific condition is certainly one benefit you can expect. But therapy offers a wide range of benefits for your mental and emotional well-being – benefits many people aren’t aware of. Our cultural background might inhibit us from recognizing these benefits and
Elite DNA is dedicated to increasing public education about mental health, and the resources available for mental health care. More information about mental health is available every day. But you might not be aware of all the options out there. Telehealth, or teletherapy, wasn’t widely adopted until the COVID-19 pandemic. What was once only available
As we reflect upon the conclusion of mental health awareness month at Elite DNA, we want to talk about something that doesn’t get talked about enough — the stigma around seeking mental health support — more specifically, that seeking support is far too often seen as a weakness. It’s unfortunate this stigma surrounding mental health
