What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Examples + Treatment Options
When you hear the term co-occurring disorders, it may not be immediately apparent what it means. Maybe a doctor or counselor mentioned it, or you came across it while reading about addiction or mental health. Either way, the phrase can feel a little confusing. Mental health and substance use often overlap, and it isn’t always […]
How Trauma Triggers Survival Mode Symptoms: Tips to Get Unstuck
If you’ve ever felt like your body is running on overdrive, even when things around you are calm, you may be living in survival mode. The symptoms of survival mode can feel like you’re always on guard, as if your body hasn’t gotten the message that you’re safe. For many people who have lived through […]
Understanding the Differences Between Trauma vs. PTSD
Experiencing trauma can leave lasting emotional and physical effects, but not every response develops into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Understanding the distinction between a natural stress reaction and a clinical condition is essential to recognizing when professional support may be needed. For loved ones, the signs can be just as confusing. Behaviors such as avoidance, […]
What Are the Levels of Care for Mental Health Treatment?
Mental health is a topic that we’ve made a ton of headway in understanding over the last few years, but our knowledge is still growing. There are new ways to combat patient care, different types of treatments, and new forms of therapy that have proven effective for patients. Understanding the different levels of care for […]
Using DBT TIPP Techniques to Cope with Self-Injury
Plenty of people understand the impact and extent of mental illness in the United States. The wide range of awareness campaigns during the last few decades has done a lot of great work for people experiencing these struggles. However, there are still aspects of mental illness that are given far less attention. Self-injury is one […]
What is the Connection Between Nutrition and Healing?
Nutrition plays a vital role in your overall well-being. Proper nutrition isn’t only necessary for your physical health; it’s an important part of your mental health, too. There is a deep connection between nutrition and healing that everyone should understand. Your brain works constantly around the clock to control the various functions throughout your body. […]
How Can the Creative Process Help Improve Mental Health?
Art Therapy at Pasadena Villa uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of our residents. The creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps residents resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, including self-awareness, and achieve insight.
Somatic Psychotherapy Groups at Pasadena Villa Outpatient Center in Raleigh
by: Stacy Blankenship, MSW, LCSW At Pasadena Villa Outpatient Center-Raleigh, we specialize in treating adults who struggle with various mental illnesses including but not limited to depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizo-affective disorders, and adults on the autistic spectrum. We address many of the symptoms related to these disorders in multiple ways. Our treatment program includes […]
What is the Role of Advocacy in Mental Health Treatment?
The recent State of Mental Health in America 2018 reports that 1 in 5 Americans has a mental health condition, that is over 40 million Americans. Today though, more people in our country have access to insurance and treatment, but many still lack access to care. In fact, over 56% of individuals with a mental […]
Benefits of Art Therapy for Mental Health Recovery
By: Susan Clifton, MSW, LCSW Art is a powerful thing; it is creative, it is calming, it is a powerful therapeutic tool. The growing movement towards holistic treatment has supported the view that expressive arts in treatment are valuable for health and wellness. The Journal of Clinical Psychology notes that “art therapy complements the biomedical […]