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When Is Outpatient Addiction Therapy the Right Choice?
Choosing to seek help for substance use often brings a mix of relief, fear, and uncertainty. One of the first questions many people ask is what level of care they truly need. While residential or inpatient treatment is sometimes necessary, outpatient addiction...
Improving Your Mental Health in the New Year Without the Pressure
The beginning of a new year often invites reflection. Many people take stock of what feels off, what feels heavy, and what they hope might change in the months ahead. While this can be motivating, it can also create an unspoken pressure to fix everything quickly. For...
How Virtual Reality (VR) Technology Is Transforming Exposure Therapy
We sat down with the experts at The Center for Treatment of Anxiety & Mood Disorders to get an understanding of what VR therapy is and what it’s used for. Q: What is VR therapy? VR therapy uses digital environments to help people gradually face situations that...
How to Maintain Your Mental Health and Well-Being Over the Holidays
While we often picture the holidays as a time to slow down and reconnect, they’re often a whirlwind. We asked the experts at The Center for Treatment of Anxiety & Mood Disorders for their tips for a calmer holiday season. Q: Why can the holidays be emotionally...
Opening the Door for Family Therapy with Your Adult Children
Family relationships do not stop evolving once children reach adulthood. In fact, many people find that new challenges arise later in life as parents age, roles shift, and adult children navigate independence while staying connected. When tensions, misunderstandings,...
Is it Burnout or Can You Have PTSD from a Job?
Work can be a source of pride and purpose, yet it can also take a toll. Many people feel stretched thin by long hours or constant pressure. Others experience something deeper, a lingering fear or emotional overwhelm tied to their workplace. Understanding what you are...
Does EMDR Work and Can it be Done Virtually?
For many carrying unresolved trauma, painful memories can feel like they are always waiting just below the surface. Moments from the past return in the form of anxiety, flashbacks, or overwhelming emotions, even years later. Eye Movement Desensitization and...
Mental Health Strategies for Preventing the Holiday Blues
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet for many adults, it can also magnify feelings of sadness and isolation. Gatherings may highlight strained relationships, losses, or the absence of connection. These experiences...
Ask the Expert: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — Even in Sunny Climates
With insights from a Psychologist at The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders Q1: What exactly is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? SAD is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, often appearing in the fall or winter when daylight hours...
Ask the Experts: Understanding Substance Use
We spoke with Dr. Adam Demner, a psychiatrist at The Center for Treatment of Anxiety & Mood Disorders, to understand the changing landscape of addiction treatment. Q1: What are some current trends in addiction treatment? We’re seeing a few big shifts. I think...