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Clinical Adjunct Specialists Admissions / Outreach Administrative Kristen Zaleski, PhD, LCSW is a nationally-recognized author, researcher, and psychotherapist on trauma related disorders and an expert on sexual trauma within both civilian and military culture. Dr Zaleski is the author of two books, multiple research articles, and is a consultant and trainer on trauma disorders and

PERSONALITY DISORDERS WHAT ARE PERSONALITY DISORDERS? Personality disorders are pervasive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving which vary from cultural norms and interfere with a person’s relationships and overall functioning. Signs of a personality disorder can begin in adolescence or early adulthood. Personality disorders, or their impact, can greatly improve with professional support.   Although

Treating Psychotic Disorders What are Psychotic Disorders? Psychotic disorders are serious mental illnesses that cause altered cognitions and perceptions and may cause the affected individual to lose touch with reality. Several serious mental illnesses are categorized as psychotic disorders, and their core symptoms include: · Hallucinations (perceptual disturbances) · Delusions (a persistent false belief) People

Complicated Grief Treatment Grieving over a loved one’s death or other loss is an inevitable part of our common humanity and life experience. However, most people move through the painful stages of the grieving process and eventually find joy in life once more. While we may miss our loved ones, at times intensely, we recover

Dual Diagnosis : What is a Dual Diagnosis?: Signs and Symptoms of Dual Diagnosis: What Causes Dual Diagnosis?: Integrated Treatment for Dual Diagnosis What is Dual Diagnosis? Dual diagnosis most frequently refers to people who have a mental health diagnosis and a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. “Co-occurring” disorders like this are very common, affecting over

Suicidality WHAT IS SUICIDALITY? Suicidality can be defined as a preoccupation with recurring thoughts of harming oneself, ending one’s life, or feelings that life is no longer worth living. This can manifest in: Talking about suicide Isolating from family and friends Increased use of alcohol and/or other substances Reckless /risky behavior Developing a plan to

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) What is OBsessive-Compulsive Disorder? OCD is a type of anxiety disorder. A person suffering from OCD has recurring intrusive thoughts that they cannot control. Individuals with OCD may also have compulsive behaviors that they perform to relieve the anxiety associated with their intrusive thoughts. Many people think of OCD as connected to

WHAT ARE ANXIETY DISORDERS? People with anxiety disorders suffer from overwhelming feelings of worry, panic, or fear that interfere with their ability to function. Symptoms vary, but many who have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder report: Feeling tense Insomnia or trouble sleeping Increased heart rate A sense of impending doom Low energy Inability to

Bipolar Spectrum Disorders WHAT MAKES UP BIPOLAR SPECTRUM DISORDERS? Bipolar spectrum disorders are persistent mental illnesses demanding continuous professional care. Due to the intricate nature of diagnosing and addressing these disorders, it is imperative to locate an experienced and compassionate team of mental health professionals capable of offering thorough evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. With appropriate

What Are Major Depressive Disorders? For some, depression is brief and self-resolving. However, for others, depression can become persistent, chronic, and severe, leading to dysfunction and even suicidal thinking. When someone is experiencing the symptoms of depression, it can be helpful to seek medical advice in order to alleviate symptoms and restore quality of life.