Therapy
Making Therapy Work for You
Therapy can be very helpful to people, yet some people still have poor experiences with it. Whether it has to do with the stigma around it, negative experiences in your past, or just not really knowing how to make the most of it, you may be missing out on a great opportunity to help yourself live…
Read MoreWhat is Therapy in Treatment?
When in treatment, therapy is a beneficial service that can help you address your mental health and substance issues. Learn more here.
Read MoreTelehealth in the Age of COVID-19
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the recent coronavirus, or COVID-19, a pandemic. In efforts to “flatten the curve” of disease spread, providers of behavioral health services around the world adapted quickly by making the switch to entirely virtual, HIPAA-compliant environments. At Embark Behavioral Health, a nationwide provider of behavioral healthcare for…
Read MoreTelehealth Resource Guide
We’ve gathered a list of useful resources for starting your telehealth journey. Learn more about the software, tips and news you’ll need to assist your clients. Telehealth Teleheath accreditation ZOOM best practices during COVID-19 Medicare expands access to telehealth HHS telemedicine guidance AMA quickguide to telehealth HealthIT.gov Insurance reimbursement information HIPAA and COVID-19 Mental Health…
Read MoreMental Health Treatment Amid the Coronavirus
News of the recent coronavirus, or COVID-19, has brought with it feelings of anxiety, panic and stress, impacting the emotional, mental and physical health of many families across the United States. As a family of providers of mental health, we understand these feelings are normal in times of uncertainty, but it is important not to…
Read MoreDo I Need to Be Hospitalized?
It is important to recognize how you are feeling and talk to someone you trust about whether being hospitalized is the best option.
Read MoreArt as Therapy
Art, music, dance, literature – they are all very powerful. When we experience someone else’s art, we can be inspired, transported, and moved. They are expressions of the human condition, expressions of joy, pain, anger, love. Why not, then, use art as therapy? We do not have to be a famous artist, musician, dancer, or…
Read MoreDoes My Family Need Therapy, Too?
If you have depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, or if you are struggling with substance abuse, you have probably realized by now that you need help beyond what you have had access to. However, what you may not have realized is that your struggles also impact your family. They may not understand your…
Read MoreKeeping Your Options Open
When your life is spiraling out of control and any interventions you have tried are not working, the natural response you or your family might make would be to hospitalize you or put you into residential care. There may be times that this is the best option for you, and maybe even necessary to save…
Read MoreWhy Do My Parents Need DBT Skills?
There’s this thing called DBT, it means Dialectical Behavior Therapy. You have been told that it is really great for both mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, and substance use. When you get treatment for your mental health, hopefully the facility you choose will use DBT, it is one of the best treatments for…
Read MoreWhy Should I Enroll in an Outpatient Program?
When a mental crisis hits, and symptoms are severe, such as severe depression, suicidality, or extreme or psychotic symptoms, then hospitalization or a residential program is necessary. In those cases, you need 24-hour medical care. But what if you know you need help, but you don’t need 24-hour care? What if you don’t want to…
Read MoreWhat is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
One of the reasons people avoid getting help for mental health or substance use issues is because of the terminology. For some reason, that doesn’t stand in the way of us getting medical help, which has just as many strange terms. Okay, so perhaps it is the stigma, but one would have to agree that…
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