What is Deep TMS Therapy? Deep TMS (dTMS) is an FDA-approved, non-invasive procedure that uses an electrically-generated magnetic field to treat conditions like depression, migraines, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by stimulating neurons in the brain. Typically used for conditions resistant to other conventional treatments, studies have shown that dTMS is more effective than alternative ..read more

  Effective Treatments for Bipolar Disorder   Emerging Treatment for Bipolar Disorders: Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) One of the key, emerging treatment methods for Bipolar Disorders is Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT). IPSRT is designed to help people with mood disorders better understand and manage their biological and social rhythms, which can ..read more

  Residential Mental Health Treatment – A Day In The Life Clients of Amend receive a thorough assessment when they arrive. This assessment uncovers the root cause of your systems and results in a personal treatment plan that includes collaborative care across a dedicated team of professionals. This means that your daily experience at Amend ..read more

  How Empty Nesting and Retirement Impacts Your Mental Health   More attention is being given to how empty nesting and retirement affect mental wellness. While some experience positive psychological benefits, many face emotional challenges, including: Sorrow: It’s natural to miss your child and feel your home is quieter or lonelier without them. This transition ..read more

  Where You’ll Work: A Spotlight on Wildlife House   In a previous post, we discussed how the quality of your environment can significantly impact mental health. This is especially true during the transformative process of residential mental health treatment.   A core principle of residential mental health care is that a thoughtfully designed space—one ..read more

  Experiential Therapy Techniques: How Interactive Therapies Activate Natural Healing   What is Experiential Therapy? Experiential therapy combines a number of different therapy modalities and therapeutic interventions that are designed to focus on actual involvement with different types of experiences, including emotional processing, interactions with others, and creativity that go beyond traditional talk therapy. Guided ..read more

  Climate Change and Mental Health Impact of Environmental Disasters   The recent wildfires in Southern California have taken a devastating toll—not just on the neighborhoods that were destroyed, but on the broader communities that now grapple with the emotional aftermath. Multiply that by the hurricanes in Florida, the floods in North Carolina, and the ..read more

  Defining Mental Health Treatment Options   What is mental health “level of care” and how do I know which level is right for me? “Level of care” refers to the range of mental wellness services available that vary based on frequency, duration, and location. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America describes five different ..read more

  The Importance of Environment in Mental Health Treatment   Why is environment so important in mental health treatment? In a powerful TED Talk, Dr. Esther Sternberg highlights the profound impact of our surroundings on emotional well-being and healing from mental health challenges. She explains how: Our environment—what we see, hear, touch, smell, and do—directly ..read more

  EMDR Therapy and Residential Treatment   EMDR – What is it? EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that helps people process and heal from traumatic memories. It is based on the idea that trauma can become “stuck” in the brain, causing emotional and psychological stress. The goal of EMDR is to ..read more