Mental health issues affect one out of five adults in America. Every day, millions of people seek help for these issues from trained mental health professionals. A broad range of mental health conditions needs treatment using an equally wide range of therapies. Finding the proper treatment for each patient’s situation is something that a good mental health treatment facility can do. Two of the most widespread treatments available are individual therapy and family therapy. Deciding which of the two is necessary is one of the most important choices in a person’s journey to recovery. Individual t ..read more

A person’s family is usually the first and most important relationship that they experience. Because this relationship starts at birth, it plays a significant role in how a person develops and their ability to deal with stress and trauma. A person’s family can provide them with the support and guidance necessary to navigate life. However, not all families are healthy or supportive, and even the most loving and well-meaning families can have dysfunctional tendencies and behaviors. Family therapy can be valuable to address a dysfunctional family environment and create healthier family dynamics ..read more

Mental health issues are a widespread problem in the United States. More than 50 million American adults live with a mental illness, roughly one in five people. Half of the population will experience a mental health condition within their lifetime. Recovering from a mental health condition is a journey that is different from person to person, and one of the most crucial keys to success is a person’s support system. Family therapy for mental health can be helpful for many people who are struggling with disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Women are twice as likely as men to ..read more

There is a complex relationship between substance use disorders and mental health issues. When a person experiences both simultaneously, it is called a dual diagnosis. Most of the time, people struggling with a dual diagnosis only receive treatment for their substance use disorder. Women are also disproportionately more likely to develop a dual diagnosis but are less likely to ask for help because of the stigma associated with mental health issues and addiction. More than half of the women who experience substance use disorders also have a co-occurring mental health problem. If you or a loved ..read more

Each year, one in five adults in the United States experiences a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Many people continue to live with persistent mental health issues. If you live with a mental health disorder, you have likely heard about talk therapy as a form of treatment. Talk therapy effectively treats a broad range of mental health issues. However, different talk therapy modalities are suited to treating various mental health conditions. Two of the most influential talk therapies are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). Men ..read more

When used in conjunction with medication, talk therapy is one of the most effective forms of therapy in use for a wide variety of mental health conditions. However, talk therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. There are different types and techniques of talk therapy offered at mental health facilities. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is one type of talk therapy. It is a modified version of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and therapists initially used it to help people with borderline personality disorder, or BPD. Mental health professionals quickly realized the potential of DBT to tre ..read more

People go through all sorts of experiences in life, intense joy and triumph paired with pain and disappointment. Their reaction to these experiences will depend on the mental tools they have equipped. However, these tools aren’t always well-developed or maintained, and people from all walks of life can struggle with mental health disorders. It’s not a personal failing to have to ask for treatment when dealing with mental health issues. One of the most effective treatments available today is cognitive-behavioral therapy. Women are disproportionately more likely to be diagnosed with a mental hea ..read more

Your mental health is one of the most significant factors in your overall well-being and happiness. However, one in five Americans struggles with mental health disorders each year, with almost half of the population experiencing a mental health issue in their lifetime. Only a small portion of these people will seek care at a residential mental health treatment center. Recovery can seem out of reach for people struggling with their mental health. However, a cognitive-behavioral therapy program can address mental health issues and help people manage their symptoms. We at the Atlanta Center for M ..read more

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues Americans face. Living with untreated depression can be incredibly difficult, as it makes even routine daily tasks seem like huge ordeals. This negative influence can make people struggling with depression more likely to suffer other severe mental and physical consequences. Because women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression, depression treatment for women is an essential program for any mental health facility. If you or someone you know needs a depression treatment program, Atlanta Center for Mental Health offers c ..read more

May is Women’s Health Month, including National Women’s Health Week from May 8 – 14, 2022. This celebration of women’s health starts on Mother’s Day and aims to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. Women’s Health Month is important because many caregivers are women. This calling to provide care and support means that women often sacrifice their own health while caring for the health of others. Women’s health covers all facets of health, not just physical health. If you are struggling with your mental health, finding a mental health treatment center that can offer you the ..read more