Thinking about doing something, like quitting drugs or alcohol or eating healthy, is very easy to do. Acting on those thoughts is where most people struggle and need some assistance finding the motivation to act. Motivational interviewing techniques guide men and women toward connecting their thoughts with action to elicit change. A motivational interviewing program…
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects more than 20 million men and women each year. It affects each person differently, and it takes understanding a person’s personal history to treat their symptoms effectively. One effective way of treating depression is with music therapy. Research has proven there are clear benefits of music therapy…
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…
Treating mental health disorders requires a personalized approach and intimate knowledge of the client’s background to treat their symptoms effectively. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT for mental health treatment, teaches patients how to live in the present and develop coping skills to manage their behaviors and symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy can treat personality disorders, mood…
Oregon has some of the highest rates of depression across the country. In fact, more than 25% of the population have reported mild or severe depression or other mental health disorders. Fortunately, residents in Portland and surrounding areas can find effective mental health treatment at Crestview Recovery. Our mental health treatment programs combine behavioral and…
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…
Childhood trauma can have lingering effects that are felt long into adulthood and seriously impact people’s mental health. It can cause depression and anxiety and negatively impact work and personal relationships. There are multiple causes of childhood trauma that can impact children now and in the future. Starting treatment for childhood trauma today is essential…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that is very effective in treating depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using TMS therapy for PTSD is quickly becoming the preferred method for treating the symptoms that normal behavioral therapy and medication don’t reduce. TMS therapy is very effective in helping…
Depression affects men and women of all ages and backgrounds and can seriously impact their health and happiness. While some people may only experience mild depression that only lasts a few weeks, others may experience major depressive disorder that can last for several months or longer. An inpatient depression treatment center gives clients a discreet…
What is seasonal affective disorder, or SAD? Seasonal affective disorder happens when seasonal changes affect a person’s mood and causes them to feel depressed. Winter in the Pacific Northwest is filled with short, cold days with more cloudy, rainy days than sunny days. This can affect many people and cause them to feel depressed simply…