Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all activity. Different people grappling with different issues are often best served by different approaches to therapy. That said, one common approach is known as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This type of therapy can be quite useful in the treatment of a mental health disorder, a substance use disorder, or both. […]
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When we say that your friendships can support your mental health, we probably are not telling you anything you don’t already know. Still, it can be worth focusing on the fact that true friendships—including your close relationships with various family members—can be a joy in good times, a source of comfort in bad times, and
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Outpatient Treatment Options For some people who are struggling with a mental health disorder, inpatient care—that is, care provided at a facility where 24/7 access to medical care is provided—is the best option. And Peak View Behavioral Health offers an exceptional inpatient experience for those who would benefit from that approach. But for other people,
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Have you heard of an idea known as “mind-body dualism”? It is a philosophical concept that posits that our minds and our bodies are fundamentally distinct substances. In other words, a person arguing for mind-body dualism would be suggesting that your mind is completely different from your body. You can see how a thinker might
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There is a lot of news these days about young people and mental health—and most of that news is pretty alarming. To see what we mean, check out the following articles: 48% of Young Adults Struggled with Mental Health in Mid-2021 Children and young people: statistics Kids’ mental health is in crisis. Here’s what psychologists
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In literature, a journal or diary is often the key to unlocking a mystery, discovering the truth, or understanding someone or something that has long been misunderstood. What is true in fiction can also be true in real life. Keeping a journal or a diary (these are really two words for the very same thing)
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When it comes to some of our favorite pop and rock musicians, society seems to be of two minds about mental health disorders and celebrity. On the one hand, many people cling to the idea that an artist must be troubled in order to do their best work. There is a longstanding sense that mental
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The world is full of sounds—many quite pleasant, many less than pleasant, and many that we generally don’t pay much attention to at all. Much of the time, it seems as though sounds happen all around us with a fair amount of randomness. The phone rings, a truck with a failing muffler rumbles by, the
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Did you have the opportunity to witness the recent solar eclipse? It was quite a sight—especially for those in the path of totality. Watching the moon cross in front of the sun is a pretty amazing experience. A solar eclipse might also serve as a useful metaphor for mental health disorders and their treatment. Pop
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Are you taking care of yourself? Many folks, if they are being honest, would tell you that they do not always do a good job of taking care of themselves. That might mean different things to different people. Maybe one person will admit that they should probably improve their diet. Another person might say they
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