A partial hospitalization program is an outpatient program designed to treat severe mental health disorders with an expectation for improvement. Partial hospitalization is best when the person’s functional level needs to be maintained to prevent relapse or prevent full hospitalization. A partial hospitalization program can help a person stay on track with goals and continue…
There are many things to consider when deciding if outpatient treatment is right for you. Other treatment settings include inpatient treatment, such as a residential treatment setting or a partial hospitalization program. It is common for a person to move from one setting to another as they progress with their mental health or substance use…
More than one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, feelings of isolation and loneliness are more prevalent than ever. Restrictions on everyday activities continue, and people worldwide are coping with many things, like: Still working from home, sometimes with our partners Parenting young kids who must attend school virtually Being unable to meet up with friends…
Previously, we’ve covered what personality disorders are – the cluster types, the subtypes, and the criteria for each. Understanding personality disorders, however, is not as simple as being able to define them – we must also understand causes, risk factors, and treatment for these types of disorders. Causes of Personality Disorders Psychologists still are not…
What are personality disorders? Notoriously difficult to treat, personality disorders could potentially arise from trauma or genetics. Specific causes for each personality disorder have yet to be identified. The 10 Personality Disorders Being able to answer the question, “What are personality disorders?” begins by understanding the types, subtypes, and criteria associated with each. Personality Disorders:…
Euphoric recall is a state in which individuals remember the past with “rose-colored glasses.” This addictive thinking exaggerates a positive experience but fails to bring up the negative side—all of the good, none of the bad. The “glory days,” weren’t they amazing? In this state, people recall specific memories with excessive fondness that can trigger…
If you or anyone close to you suffers from compulsive behavior and/or addiction, you have witnessed the significant impact these ailments can have on your life. A compulsion you are internally driven to do without regard to the outcome it may have. Even if you are able to control yourself from acting on the compelling…
Shame Resilience Theory, developed by Dr. Brené Brown, involves connecting with your authentic self and fostering meaningful relationships with others. Moving away from shame requires a move toward empathy. What is Shame? To put it simply, shame is the fear of disconnection. Connection is why we as humans are here. Through connection with others, we…
The risks associated with intravenous drug use are dire. One hundred thirty people die every day from overdose in the US. The risk of dying from an opioid overdose is higher than that of a car crash. With opioid addiction numbers escalating and killing 400,000 people since 2010, some countries have become creative in an…
Orthorexia is a disruptive obsession with healthy eating that hyper focuses on the quality of food in your diet. You might have a pretty clear vision of what healthy eating looks like: a balanced diet of organic greens and grains, a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, and other sustainably sourced items that contain limited sugars,…