CAHOOTS: An Alternative Approach To Mental Health
In most US states, police respond to mental health related 911 calls. But in Eugene, Oregon, CAHOOTS arrives to deescalate the situation. CAHOOTS, which stands for Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets, is a mobile mental health crisis intervention team who answers calls regarding suicide, manic episodes, overdoses, and
Brain Mapping: What Is It & What Are The Mental Health Benefits?
The brain is very complex, and we learn more and more about it every day. The prominence of mental health, or the rather the lack thereof, is skyrocketing with all the new information we learn about the brain. Whenever scientists first developed neurofeedback, the information it garnered wasn’t able to
Nasal Spray Proven To Help With Depression
You are the perfectionist. You are the person who is very self-critical or you’re the person who doesn’t take criticism well. You’re the person who refuses to believe anything is a big deal, even when it really feels like one. Among other things such as your daily stressors, sudden tragedies,
Red Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
October has come, and the days are getting shorter and colder. That gloomy feeling has set in that keeps you in bed in the morning, makes you want to eat the entire contents of your fridge each day, and not take care of any of your work responsibilities. We have
Top 5 Self Help Books
Four months ago our lives were turned upside down. Our daily routine changed drastically and it hasn’t been the same since. Some people are able to adapt to the recent changes with no issues at all. However, for a lot of us, it has affected our mental health in one
Rapid Resolution Therapy and How it Could Benefit You
Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) is a quick-acting treatment modality that allows you to quickly relieve yourself from negative feelings. This approach is cutting edge and utilizes precise multi-level hypnotic communication. Rapid Resolution Therapy is different from traditional talk-therapy because it does not require the recall of all painful memories in
Thought Disorders and the Course of Treatment
Similar to other mental illnesses many people are unfamiliar and misunderstand with thought disorders. The lack of knowledge around thought disorders can cause misconception, stigma, exaggerations, and lies to become widespread and believed. One lie that is frequently shared is that it is untreatable; however, we are here to tell
Stress or Anxiety — Which one is it? What should I do about it?
“My anxiety is through the roof” “I am so stressed I feel like I am going to have a panic attack” These are common phrases we use when we’re stressed, and often the terms stress and anxiety are used interchangeably. While the two are related and may look very similar,
Mental Health Myths
Mental health myths often perpetuate mental health stigma and leave individuals feeling stuck instead of supported. Here are a few of the most common mental health myths and the realities behind them. Myth: Mental health problems don’t affect me. Fact: Mental health problems are actually very common. In 2014, about:
Maintaining Mental Health during COVID-19
The CDC and WHO have recommended that we stay at home in order to fight the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. As we are being told to hunker down and stay at home, you may experience a higher level of anxiety, depression or overall mental discomfort. We thought it would be helpful