More and more Americans are becoming aware of the importance of mental health and seeking treatment. While the stigma surrounding mental health has not entirely…
Many Americans have heard of anorexia or bulimia, or are familiar with excessively picky eaters, but few can definitively answer, “What is an eating disorder?”…
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an intensive form of outpatient treatment that effectively treats a variety of mental health disorders. Connections Wellness Group has…
Millions of Americans struggle daily with mental health disorders. These range from mild to severe and impact their lives in a number of ways ranging…
By Angela Powell, MA, LPC-S There are tons of myths and misperceptions about what counseling is, and these beliefs can impact our desire to seek…
Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses playtime to assess, prevent, or treat psychosocial challenges, mostly in children. Though this kind of therapy…
By Cheryl Rohlik, RN, PMHNP Consider the following scenarios: Situation: You’ve been seeing your regular doctor for depression. You’ve tried a few medications, and none…
From a behavioral health standpoint, self-harm is defined as any intentional, direct injuring of body tissue without suicidal intent. The most common form of self-harm…
