Sep 8, 2020 | COVID, Fear, Mental Health
The pandemic of 2020 has caused many people to live in a constant state of fear. While fear is an indispensable survival mechanism that signals the perception of danger, living with chronic fear can have detrimental effects on your overall health. In this piece, we’ll...
Sep 1, 2020 | COVID, Mental Health
The pandemic has created an environment where many people are living in a constant state of fear and stress. Chronic stress can begin to wear down the body and deplete your emotional reserves. Chronic stress can often exacerbate existing family problems and can lead...
Aug 25, 2020 | COVID, Addiction, Substance Abuse
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of dysfunction in everyday society. This dysfunction can be felt from the new onset of working from home or the ordering of food and essentials online for home delivery. It seems the traditional way of living day to day has...
Aug 17, 2020 | Depression, Mental Health
Have you ever had any of the following thoughts? Why am I so depressed? I can’t stop crying. Why am I so sad? Why am I sad for no reason? I don’t want to do anything. I don’t want to live anymore. I can’t get out of bed in the morning. All I want to do is sleep. I am...
Aug 11, 2020 | COVID, Anxiety, Stress
As the school year approaches, many parents are beginning to struggle with the stress and anxiety of sending their kids to school. While no one knows how the next year will play out, there are things that you can do to help minimize your stress and anxiety about the...
Aug 3, 2020 | COVID, Mental Health
The year 2020 has been a strange year. Many of us have spent the year waiting for something. Some of us are waiting to be laid off, while others are waiting to be called back to work. Some are waiting to return to work at the office, while others are waiting for their...
Jul 28, 2020 | Stress, Mental Health
These are stressful times. The coronavirus, social unrest, and economic uncertainty have all added to our already stressful lives. Many of us are socially isolated and limited in our ability to access our normal coping strategies. To help you THRIVE during these...
Jul 21, 2020 | COVID, Anxiety, Mental Health
Are experiencing anxiety because of the recent requirement to wear face masks in public places? Do you fear having a panic attack when you have a face mask on? If so, we have listed 8 steps that you can take to help you manage your own fears while wearing a face mask....
Jul 14, 2020 | PTSD, Mental Health
If you are struggling with PTSD and live anywhere in the state of Texas, New Dimensions can help. New Dimensions offers Online Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs for Adults and Adolescents who are experiencing the problems that come with PTSD. Our online PTSD...
Jul 7, 2020 | Adolescent Treatment, Adult Treatment, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Substance Abuse
If you live in Abilene or Lubbock areas and are struggling with severe anxiety or depression, New Dimensions can help. Our online treatment programs are designed to provide help to adolescents and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar...
