Your mental health is far too valuable for a drive-through experience. For me to even have to say this is a sad sign of our times. Like my patients, I too have experienced the phenomenon of the production-line: prescriptions are rubber stamped with endless refills and the patient emerges from the appointment without feeling heard…
Holidays are a time for relaxation and celebration. But for many individuals, it can be a time of stress, anxiety, and dread. Planning parties, meeting people’s expectations, and juggling different priorities can significantly affect one’s mental and physical health. However, with the right help and support, managing holiday anxiety shouldn’t be difficult. If you or…
Individuals struggling with a substance use disorder often feel isolated and that they are fighting their battle alone. While it is true that those suffering from addiction or mental health disorders tend to withdraw from friends and family, their problems do not occur in a vacuum. Addiction is a disease that impacts the lives of…
Anxiety is much more than an apprehensive emotion. There are many different types of anxiety disorders with serious societal repercussions and debilitating physical symptoms. This can make diagnosis difficult in all individuals. However, teen anxiety can be more difficult to detect because teens may not express their symptoms to loved ones or caregivers, fearing the…
I ask this question because I sense patients are looking for something when I talk to them the first time. Perhaps they were unsatisfied by prior treatment efforts, are looking for better explanation of their diagnosis, or didn’t gel with their previous provider? I always ask what the person is looking for this time with…
Gathering Virtually for Mental Health Awareness Thu May 13th 11:00am – 5:00pm Harm Reduction for Skeptics If you want to help people reduce the consequences of their substance use, you need to know about harm reduction. This presentation will give an overview of harm reduction, explore why it is a controversial topic, and review its core…
For people with drug or alcohol addiction or mental health disorders, a support group may be one of the core components of long-term success. It is just a part of an overall treatment program. Yet, it’s critical for providing real-world support and connection with others. At Insight into Action Therapy, we offer group therapy as…
Putting the Care Back into Healthcare It’s a sad reflection of our mental healthcare system when most, if not all, of the calls I get, are from patients who have become exasperated by it. The commonest anecdotes include: 1) They never really explained my diagnosis or medication to me, 2) I only spent a few…
Bipolar disorder is a type of mental health disorder. It can cause people to have significant shifts in their energy, mood, and ability to think. Many people with this condition find themselves unsure of what’s happening or how to control it. What is most important to understand is that mental health treatment can improve your…
When it comes to depression and Thanksgiving, it can be somewhat hard to know how to get through the day. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of feeling thankful and being surrounded by family. That does not always happen. Sometimes it happens and can put even more stress on you. How are you supposed…