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Article 02.16.2015

Residential Treatment Centers

A residential treatment center (RTC), sometimes called a rehab, is a live-in health care facility providing therapy for substance abuse, mental illness, or other behavioral problems.  Please note that there are very few in-patient residential treatment center

Article 11.01.2010

Stress

Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at one time or another. The difference between them is that stress is a response to a threat in a situation. Anxiety is a reaction to the stress.
Article 08.09.2010

Tips and Strategies to Manage Anxiety and Stress

At some point, anxiety and stress affect everyone. They can manifest differently in different people, and the level of anxiety one experiences can vary, but there is one thing for certain: there are ways to manage anxiety, even if it feels out of control.
Article 11.11.2009

Teens & College Students and Anxiety and Depression

Most mental health disorders have their peak onset during young adulthood. Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric problems among college students, with approximately 11.9 % of college students suffering from an anxiety disorder.
Article 10.27.2009

Children and Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety disorders in children are treatable, and they can be treated by a wide range of mental health professionals who have training in scientifically proven treatments.
Article 10.27.2009

Symptoms

Symptoms of depression can include any of the following: Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood, Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism...
Article 10.27.2009

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function.
Article 10.27.2009

Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of GAD include: Feeling nervous, irritable, or on edge;
Article 10.19.2009

Specific Phobias

Although people with phobias realize that their fear is irrational, even thinking about it can often cause extreme anxiety.
Article 10.19.2009

Social Anxiety Disorder

What is Social Anxiety Disorder? The defining feature of social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation.