Psychiatric disorders affect millions of adults and children across the U.S. every year. While there are several effective treatment programs available, many people choose to suffer alone or don’t have close access to quality mental health care. Some of the most common psychiatric disorders that people struggle with are treatable through a combination of behavioral…
Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that uses thin needles inserted into the skin to relieve tension, ease muscle pain and provide stress relief. It’s also very beneficial in treating several mental health disorders, such as depression, eating disorders, and addiction. Acupuncture and addiction recovery are becoming closely associated as treatment centers employ…
What is somatic therapy? It’s a holistic approach to treating addiction that treats the mind, body, and spirit for a well-rounded treatment experience. It involves talk therapy and mind-body exercises that have proven to be very effective in treating addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health disorders. Somatic therapy works by helping the body…
Music can have a positive effect on your mental and physical health. The right song can pick you up when you are feeling down, make you recall fond memories, and give you a natural boost of energy to get you through the day. When combining music therapy and mental health treatment such as behavioral therapy,…
Psychiatrists are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. They help clients who are struggling with depression, personality disorders, substance abuse, and other illnesses. Finding a psychiatrist near Portland, OR, is essential for men and women who are struggling with their mental health. Crestview Recovery’s psychiatric disorders treatment center…
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…
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…
What is motivational enhancement therapy (MET)? It’s a therapeutic program that increases a person’s motivation to make positive life changes. Specifically for men and women who have an addiction to alcohol, marijuana, and other mental health disorders. It’s a form of behavioral therapy that has proven to be effective in treating addiction to multiple substances.…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that affects men and women from all walks of life. It occurs when someone experiences a traumatic event and does not know how to cope with the thoughts and emotions that it creates. PTSD treatment in Portland, Oregon, can give men and women the help they…
Post-traumatic stress disorder develops in response to unhealed traumatic experiences that a person is unable to process. Without the ability to process such experiences, there can be no healing. With no healing, there’s a possibility for emotional pain. Humans are resilient creatures and develop defense mechanisms in order to escape or alleviate the pain associated…