Featuring: Dr. Nazneen Nizami, PsyD, LMFT The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an innovative clinical intervention designed to support trauma-informed and intensive therapeutic work. Rooted in Polyvagal Theory, SSP is an auditory-based approach that helps regulate the nervous system by targeting how we perceive safety and danger through sound. Through carefully filtered music that […]
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There is no part of mental illness that one could consider “easy,” and exploring your treatment options is an added challenge when it comes to navigating what works best for each individual. With the ability to do our own research online, in addition to the heightened attention to wellness that we see on various social
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College is often a time of excitement, opportunity, and self-exploration, which is what makes college during a pandemic particularly devastating for those now navigating an age of digital courses, social isolation, and more time at home. During this era of uncertainty, society is starting to question the widespread impact COVID-19 will have on mental health
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Every year, eight million adults suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), be it from sexual assault, physical trauma or trauma inflicted during combat situations. Commonly associated with war veterans, PTSD can be incredibly debilitating, causing depression, anxiety, hopelessness, flashbacks to the event and behavioral changes. Understanding PTSD According to the National Institute of Mental Health
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Dr. John Huang of The Mental Health Collective shares his clinical perspective on EMDR in a recent interview. What is EMDR? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and it can be especially helpful when the brain has been overstressed. At times the brain can become overstimulated: sights, sounds, smells, emotions can be so intense
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