https://youtu.be/3h89-HEwkGg The Mental Health Collective’s Clinical Psychologist, Lydia Hansell, Psy.D., gives a 3 step process for imagining meaning. No matter where you are, Dr. Hansell takes you through a practical visualization that promotes manageable action and efficient success. Trauma Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message or call 888.717.9355
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It’s common to hear people joke about someone being “so OCD”, however, a clinical diagnosis of OCD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is far from a lighthearted issue. A clinical diagnosis of OCD traps someone into a life of preoccupations and rituals that can cause extreme distress and destroy one’s quality of life. WHAT IS OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE
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WEBMD ARTICLE The Mental Health Collective’s very own Dr. Tiffany Grimes was recently quoted in WebMD’s article by Marta Manning. For the full post click the button above. Dr. Tiffany Grimes Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message or call 888.717.9355
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Without a doubt, the brain can easily be called the most complex organ of the body. In fact, some neurologists frequently compare its wiring and operations to that of a modern-day computer. When we are trying to understand the complexity of the brain and mental health, it can be helpful to better understand the labyrinth
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Starting antidepressant medications is a big decision. Taking psychiatric medications often requires a great deal of consideration as to the best time to start medication, the right medication to choose, what to expect, and also how to know if and when it is time to taper. These are questions that are best discussed with a
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When is it Time to Consider Depression or Anxiety Medication? It is normal for all of us to experience ups and downs as part of life, and as part of being human. Some of us may also experience periods of depression or anxiety as well. So how do we know when to seek professional treatment,
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But it can lead to difficulties in coping with one’s mental health. Most of us care deeply about someone or something. Perhaps we are caring for elderly parents, our children, patients, students, or even our work itself. When we care, we put forth our time, energy and sincere effort to do our best at what
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At The Mental Health Collective, we seem to be seeing an upswing in complex clinical presentations, with somatic issues accompanying them. The million dollar question is, WHY? It is near impossible to say with 100% certainty what the causal factors are. Having said that, many sources of reliable research data are showing that not only
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What is Grief? Mayo Clinic defines grief as, ‘The natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and personal experience. Individual experiences of grief vary and are influenced by the nature of the loss.’ Life can feel overwhelming and complex when supporting a loved one who is grieving. Currently, people are experiencing grief at
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We know, it probably feels like December 45th, 2020, but let’s move forward. This is a new year and we’re ready to take it on with awareness one month at a time. Check out our checklist for mental health holidays in 2021, and don’t forget to update your calendar. JANUARY #MentalWellnessMonth Between the global pandemic,
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