Treatment for Depression
Exercise As A Treatment For Depression
When you have depression, you may feel like there is no hope for you. However, there are many treatment options for depression now, and by taking active steps towards recovery, you can manage your mood disorder. One such treatment option is psychotherapy. If you need psychotherapy in Gaithersburg, MD, Kentlands Psychotherapy can help. In congruence…
What Is Postpartum Depression?
When you give birth, it is typical to experience what is called “the baby blues.” The baby blues last only a few days after your child is born, and may cause you to experience moodiness, sadness, anxiety, irritability, trouble sleeping, and difficulty concentrating. These feelings are normal, particularly when you have experienced such a huge…
Common Mental Health Disorders In Teens
The teenage years are marked by emotional turmoil, so it can be challenging to determine whether your teen is experiencing a mental health disorder or just the normal ups and downs of adolescence. Here, we will go over signs that something more serious is happening that require teen counseling and the most common mental health…
Common Misconceptions About PTSD
In the media, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is generally presented as something that war veterans develop that makes them “crazy” and “violent,” but this is a dangerous misconception. PTSD can happen to anyone, and symptoms can manifest in a variety of different ways. As with many mental conditions, there are certain misconceptions about PTSD. Here,…
The Benefits of Alpha Stim
You may never have heard of Alpha Stim, but it is an incredible tool that is gaining prominence in the medical community. Alpha Stim is a device that is used worldwide to treat anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain. It works by electrically stimulating the nerve cells that produce the neurotransmitters associated with mood. Over…
Depression In Women
Depression is incredibly common in women, and is more prevalent in women than in men; women are twice as likely to become depressed. There are many possible reasons for this discrepancy. For example, women face unique reproductive issues, such as premenstrual problems, pregnancy, postpartum depression, and menopause. Women are also more likely to experience body…
Does Your Child Need Counseling?
It is always difficult to see your child in pain, but when the issue is mental, not physical, it can be particularly devastating. When your child scrapes their knee, you can give them a band-aid and a kiss, but when your child is suffering emotionally, it isn’t so cut and dry. It is hard to…
Differences Between Medications
Psychopharmacology is a branch of medicine that deals with the impact pharmaceuticals have on brain chemistry and neuroreceptors. Certain medications can have a very positive (or negative) impact on the brain when prescribed to certain patients. While not every mental health patient utilizes psychopharmacology, it is important to understand how the different medications that are…
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