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Reasons Why Mental Health Care is Important

Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Why is mental health care important? In Oregon, the current number of mental health cases is above the national average, with more than 34% of residents claiming they suffer from some form of mental health disorder.1 Depression and anxiety are two of the most common types of disorders people struggle with and can lead to [...]

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What Will I Learn in DBT?

Addiction Therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health Treatment, therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of psychotherapy where therapists guide patients through processing troubling thoughts and feelings that are causing self-harming behavior or suicidal thoughts. Patients participate in group and private therapy, where therapists use the latest DBT techniques to create a positive self-image. Then, they help patients develop healthy coping skills

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How Past Trauma Can Impact Your Relationships

Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Trauma / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

A traumatic experience can leave a person feeling as if danger is all around them, even if there is no danger present or the traumatic event is in the past. This heightened state can make people feel unsafe, panicked, and unable to know what is real. Understanding how trauma impacts relationships will go a long

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How Can Meditation Help with Anxiety?

Anxiety, Depression, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Meditation for anxiety offers men and women a natural way to stop panicky feelings and racing thoughts that are common with anxiety. It has proven to be effective in reducing many anxiety symptoms and can be used in tense situations to focus your thoughts and complete the task at hand. Meditation therapy is just one

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Mental Health Treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for mental health treatment is one of the best forms of behavioral therapy for treating depression, substance use, PTSD, and other disorders. It gives clients the skills and confidence they need to manage their symptoms and lead their best lives. It's backed by years of research and clinical practice that have proven its

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What are the Signs of a Dissociative Disorder?

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, therapy / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

Dissociative disorder is a rare mental health disorder that causes a person to feel disconnected from themselves and reality. Moreover, it affects nearly five million men and women across the country each year and is treatable through behavioral therapy and medication. Recognizing the signs of dissociative disorder is important to get a friend or loved

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Identifying Signs of Codependency In Your Relationship

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, Rehabilitation / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

If you’re looking for ways to improve your mental health, then it’s important for you to think about forming healthy relationships. It’s crucial to have emotional support from family members and friends. Unfortunately, not every relationship is a healthy one. Unhealthy relationships may get in the way of your recovery process. Therefore, you need to

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Dependent Personality Disorder Treatment

Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment / Dr. David Cundiff, M.D.

When in addiction treatment, you may learn that you've been self-medicating undiagnosed mental illness through drug or alcohol abuse. This is common. However, by learning what your root mental issues are, you can learn how to enjoy greater stability in your life without substance use. Quality addiction rehab programs provide mental health treatment for these

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