How to Help a Teenager After a Traumatic Event
Experiencing a traumatic event is a challenge for anyone and it can be a struggle to deal with the emotions and memories that follow it. But recovery after trauma can be yet more challenging for teenagers in many instances. Many teenagers are still developing emotionally and may not yet have the mental capacity to process […]
Why the “High Functioning Addict” is a Myth Addiction
When you or a loved one is dealing with substance use disorder, successfully managing work, school, relationships, and other responsibilities while using substances or drinking can make you feel like there is no problem. Contrary to common depictions of those struggling with addiction which can show them hurting their careers and families. This has led […]
Understanding Panic Disorder
A panic disorder is an intense mental and physical event. Just under 5% of adults will experience a panic attack at some point in their lives, and it can be a deeply unpleasant experience. But some people experience panic attacks multiple times. This is panic disorder. Considered a type of anxiety disorder, panic disorder can […]
What to Expect from Your First Online Psychiatry Visit
More and more medical professionals have moved online, especially after the COVID 19 pandemic. Fortunately for many clients, virtual psychiatry makes it far easier to get the help the mental health assistance that they need, which is why we have continued to offer virtual appointments at Aware Behavioral Health. Virtual psychiatric appointments mean that you […]
The Science Behind an OCD Brain
Scientists have been researching the causes of OCD for several decades and while there is still much more research to do, they have discovered some important functional characteristics of brains with OCD. This means that the brain activity in people that live with OCD is physically different than the brain in people without a diagnosis. […]
How to Support a Partner Experiencing Depression
Depression affects millions of people, both men and women, each year. This makes it likely that at some point in your relationship, you might find that your partner is experiencing symptoms of depression. This can be a challenging time for both of you. Depression is hard for the person experiencing it, but it can also […]
Should You See a Psychiatrist?
When you are ill or in pain, the leading solution is often to go to the doctor who can provide medicine or another solution to help you mitigate the symptoms. So if you are having a problem that involves emotional issues, the ideal provider might be a psychiatrist. Understanding the role of a psychiatrist and […]
ADHD Signs in Adult
Because next month is ADHD Awareness Month, it is a good time to go over the signs and symptoms of ADHD. Very often, this mental health condition is underdiagnosed, particularly in adults. A significant reason for that is that the best-known symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are those that children experience. Those who struggle […]
New Anxiety Screening Guidelines – Underlining the Importance of Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety in adults has been on the rise over the past years. From 2020 to 2021 alone, the number of anxiety cases has gone up by more than 5%. Much of this was due to a significant jump during COVID, but even independently of COVID, cases of anxiety – predominantly generalized anxiety disorder – have […]
How Panic Attacks Can Become a Cyclical Issue
There are many ways to experience anxiety. One of the most disruptive and difficult forms of anxiety are panic attacks and panic disorder. Panic attacks are immensely powerful, physical events, where a person feels as though they are potentially dying or a disaster is happening. They have symptoms such as rapid heartrate, lightheadedness, chest pain, and even […]