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How Do Mood Stabilizers Work?

how do mood stabilizers work

How Do Mood Stabilizers Work? Mood stabilizers are types of medications that work to rebalance and stabilize brain chemistry. These medications are prescribed primarily for individuals with bipolar disorder, which features intense and unpredictable mood shifts. However, this class of medications has also proven effective for other types of mental health challenges. If you are […]

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Panic Attacks​

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Panic Attacks

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Panic Attacks After experiencing a traumatic event, it is common to have residual symptoms related to the trauma for up to a month. This is referred to as acute stress disorder and might include flashbacks of the trauma, sleep issues, restlessness or irritability.  However, when symptoms persist for over a month […]

Why Do I Feel So Empty

How do mood stabilizers work?

Why Do I Feel So Empty? You may be feeling off or just emotionally checked out, and start to wonder, “Why do I feel so empty?” The sense of feeling empty or dead inside can happen to anyone depending on what is going on in life. To learn more about the causes of feeling empty […]

Feeling Mentally Ill

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Feeling Mentally Ill Our mental health is more fragile than we might like to believe. Stressful events in daily life, or the lingering effects of past traumas, can tip us into literally feeling mentally ill. Whether someone struggles with an ongoing mental health challenge or experiences a sudden acute onset, getting professional help is essential. […]

How to Explain Leaving a Job for Mental Health Reasons

How to Explain Leaving a Job for Mental Health Reasons

How to Explain Leaving a Job for Mental Health Reasons No one wants to risk losing their job – for any reason much less for mental health reasons. You might try to push through to satisfy the demands of your job, however, sometimes you just can’t do it. When your mental health status impacts your […]

How to Know If You Need Inpatient Mental Health Treatment

How to Know If You Need Inpatient Mental Health Treatment

How to Know You Need Inpatient Mental Health Treatment If your mental health has been deteriorating or even spiraling out of control, you are right to be concerned. If despite seeing a therapist on a regular basis your mental state is worsening, it’s time for more intensive support. Inpatient treatment involves a time commitment but […]

How to Heal from Childhood Trauma

How to Heal from Childhood Trauma

The scars caused by childhood trauma can run very deep. Because trauma is an individualized experience, each child manages the effects of trauma in a unique way. Those who have grown up with the residual scars of the trauma may be unaware that it has impacted adulthood. Read on for some tips on how to […]

Complex Trauma Residential Treatment

Complex Trauma Residential Treatment

Complex trauma, or the prolonged exposure to a traumatizing situation can cause deep psychological scars that may persist for years. Complex trauma is a type of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can have devastating effects on a person’s life. Learn how a complex trauma residential treatment program can provide the support you deserve and guide […]