Tag: Mental Health

Mental Health

Does Social Media Have a Negative Impact on Mental Health?

Social media has become a mainstay in everyone’s life. Everyone has a mobile device with numerous social media apps installed on them, and one of the questions that accompany social media and its many applications is the impact that it has on someone’s mental health. Our Fort Myers trauma therapy has plenty of experience in
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Mental Health

Hurricane Effects on Humans Mental Health

There are few natural disasters as detrimental to infrastructure and human life as a hurricane. Being located in Southwest Florida, we know a great deal about hurricanes and how they can impact someone’s physical, mental, and financial well-being. Whether it is the loss of a home, property damage, or the devastation that one of these
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Disorders

Can Anxiety Make You Feel Sick?

Having some bouts with anxiety is part of the human experience. Whether you are starting a new job, meeting new people, or going on a first date, it’s common to experience the familiar uncomfortable feeling throughout your entire body. Your heartbeat will become faster, you will find it harder to talk or form sentences, you
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Crisis

How to Know if Your Teen Is Self-Harming & How to Address It

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW The prevalence of self-harm among teenagers is a growing concern for parents, guardians and other caregivers. About 17% of teenagers engage in self-harm at least once, according to the American Psychological Association. As parents, seeing your child in pain is a challenging experience, underscoring the importance of being well-prepared to navigate

Crisis

Making Behavioral Changes That Stick

At 35, Rob felt his career and personal life were less than where he’d hoped they would be. Deciding it was time to make some changes, he eagerly embraced a multitude of new goals, envisioning a brighter future for both his personal and professional life. A mere two weeks after committing to change, he found

Drug Abuse

Recognizing the Role of Peers in Recovery for Veterans

Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veterans have unique experiences that are part of the collective culture of military service. Service members are trained to prioritize accomplishing a mission first. In or out of uniform, some former service members might not feel comfortable and safe prioritizing their behavioral health and reaching out for support.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: SAMHSA’s Commitment to Raising Awareness and Hope for Survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is joining our federal partner agencies in raising awareness of domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) throughout our nation. We are committed to addressing domestic violence prevention, treatment and recovery for survivors.