Broaden your understanding of mental health with articles that cover a wide range of topics, aiming to educate and reduce stigma.
Approximately 17.3 million Americans struggle with major depression each year. About 10 million also experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD for short). Both major depressive disorder and SAD are
Over 15 million adults in the United States experience social anxiety disorder. And of those 15 million adults, 36% of them admit to experiencing symptoms
We all have a bad habit or two that’d we love to break. Perhaps yours is that you’re addicted to work, checking your email at
What are Personality Disorders? Personality disorders are different from other types of mental illness. People with personality disorders often have a hard time accepting that
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month In response to the growing need for Substance Abuse Education, President Obama proclaimed October National Substance Abuse Prevention
Imagine that you’re driving your car near your home in Santa Barbara when you’re involved in a traffic accident through no fault of your own.
There are very few people whose lives have not brushed with mental illness or addiction. In fact, they touch everyone, whether we know it or
Can the Internet Help with Anxiety Disorders? Nearly 20% of American adults suffer from an anxiety disorder, less than half of which receive professional treatment.
Split in Two by Trauma A recent article in Wired addresses the aftermath of the devastating 2017 fires in Northern California. The Tubbs Fire, the
How Equine Therapy Increases Self-Compassion and Self-Awareness Self-compassion and self-awareness are improved through equine therapy because both horses and humans are based in the herd
New Moms: Take Care of Your Maternal Mental Health According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 women experience symptoms
Suicide Prevention Imagine there were 45,000 more Americans each year. Unfortunately, there were. They committed suicide. These people were your neighbors, teachers, bankers, and
R.E.S.T.: How to Sleep Better at Night Do you have trouble falling asleep and remaining asleep? Find yourself waking up repeatedly throughout the night? Do
Functional Medicine Nutritionist, specializing in preconception and prenatal care Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part II: How to Prevent It Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most
Postpartum Depression (PPD) Part I: Contributing Factors It’s estimated that 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression(PPD). What’s the difference between PPD and the ‘normal’ fatigue and brain
Mental Health Rehab Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in America. In fact, this affects tens of millions of people each year. Mental health
TBI Recovery time for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) varies based on the person and the type of brain injury. It can take months,
According to the National Institutes of Health, Ketamine is by far the most versatile drug available in anesthesia and possibly in all of medicine. Designed over
Postpartum psychosis is a very serious mental illness that usually starts in the days or weeks after birth. You may not be able to look
Maintining Healthy Relationships Maintaining a healthy relationship is a two-way street. It takes treating others well, while ensuring you are being treated well in return.
Neuromechanics of Major Depression and Pain Major depression is often associated with painful physical symptoms such as a headache, backache, stomach ache, joint ache, general
Ketamine in Suicide Prevention Tragic losses of life from suicide, like the recent passing of iconic designer Kate Spade and the chef, storyteller, and writer Anthony
Let’s Talk About The Stigma of Mental Illness The more we talk about it, the less of a stigma mental illness will be. Thanks to
Ketamine: Essential Medicine Those suffering from treatment-resistant depression may now have new hope! A new study shows that Ketamine, a club drug known as ‘special
Suicide Touches Everyone When a person attempts suicide, it’s a terrible time for the whole family, as well as friends and other loved ones. Often the
Coping With Stress in Recovery It’s really late, and you can’t sleep. It’s impossible to relax. Your mind is racing with thoughts about the past
Struggling with Anxiety or Depression For people who struggle with anxiety or depression, drugs or alcohol may seem like a miraculous solution. Unfortunately, that solution
Facts About Suicide According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, nearly 45,000 people take their lives each year. More facts about suicide are that
How Depression Works Depression is a mood disorder that changes the way you think, feel, and perceive the world. Also, known as, clinical depression or
Co-Occuring Disorders Mental health issues often go hand-in-hand with substance abuse and other issues. We at D’Amore Healthcare treat drug & alcohol abuse and mental
