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The Importance of Culturally Competent Mental Health Treatment
People of diverse racial and ethnic communities are just as likely as white people to experience mental health disorders, yet they are less likely to receive treatment. Those who seek treatment can face a number of barriers, including language and culture, making the diagnosis and recovery journey difficult.
Addressing Disparities in Access to Mental Health Care
Research shows Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans experienced the largest increase in mental health issues during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic but members of these communities were less likely to receive mental health care than white people. There are a several unique barriers to care that often make receiving quality behavioral health treatment more difficult for people of color.
Trauma and COVID-19
Post-traumatic stress disorder is often associated with military veterans, but it stems from trauma that can happen to anyone at any time. From physical or sexual assault to a natural disaster, different kinds of traumatic events can trigger PTSD.
Mind-Body Connection: How mental and physical health work together
Mental health affects more than your mind. Your body also takes cues from your stress levels and feelings, which can impact overall well-being.
Inpatient Behavioral Health Treatment: When and why to seek help
If you’re struggling with mental health challenges that are impacting your daily life, finding treatment options are an important first step, but it can intimidating. If you’re questioning whether mental health care is the right choice for you, consider some of these signs it’s time to talk to a doctor:
Reasons to Seek Outpatient Treatment
Not all mental health treatment occurs in a hospital or a therapist’s office. Nor are these options always the best. For some patients, an inpatient treatment program offers more care than is necessary. For others, an hour a week with a counselor or therapist is not enough time to address issues and begin a path to wellness.
4 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
The holidays are a special time of celebration with loved ones, but for many people they come with feelings of pressure and anxiety. In fact, 41% of U.S. adults claim their stress levels are higher during the holidays than at any other time of the year. If you experience stress around the holidays, it may…
Where Is Rock Bottom? When to Seek Help for a Drug or Alcohol Problem
Substance use disorder appears in many different ways: just as individuals are unique, so are the signs and symptoms of addiction. More than 15% of adults in the U.S reported having a substance use disorder in 2023. Of these individuals, more than 93% went without treatment. Treatment for substance use disorder is specific to the individual…
Strategies for Mental Wellness After Returning from Military Deployment
After returning from military deployment, it’s natural to experience a period of readjustment to life at home. This time can be difficult, but there are strategies that can make the transition easier and help you maintain mental wellness. Here are some tips to help navigate the return from deployment. Be patient with yourself Don’t put…