Athletes are especially susceptible to head trauma in the form of concussions. Many male-centered sports, like football and hockey, involve a significant amount of physicality that can result in concussions of all kinds. While all types of head trauma are serious,...
Suffering from depression is more common than most people think. These previously stigmatized feelings are incredibly relatable, especially for teenagers today. Teenagers are exposed to bad experiences that previous generations did not experience, like frequent school...
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health or substance abuse issues, New Dimensions can help. Our treatment programs for depression are designed to help you overcome your depression and develop the tools you need to successfully...
Bipolar disorder is a difficult mental health condition characterized by episodes of elevated or irritable mood, known as mania or hypomania, and episodes of depression. It is both a chronic and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide....
Social media and technology in general can be incredibly addictive to the point where it feels like it’s dominating all aspects of a person's life. Fortunately, it's possible to reclaim that time by setting healthy boundaries. If you want to spend less time on your...
If someone were to ask us whether a healthy diet is good for our physical health, we would blurt “yes” without a moment’s hesitation. But if we twist the question just a tiny bit, and ask whether a healthy diet is good for our mood, we would require some time to...
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is a recurring depression disorder that begins in the fall or winter months. As soon as the weather begins to take a turn, some people will start to feel the effects of the change. The days ultimately become shorter, and...
Therapy, also known as counseling, is a process in which a person works with a trained mental health professional to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This helps them to gain insight, resolve emotional difficulties, and improve their overall mental...
Mental illness affects nearly one in five people at some point in their lives. Even after a diagnosis, many patients continue to suffer from poor treatment outcomes and low quality of life. This is particularly true for patients who have multiple risk factors or...
In the United States, roughly 50 million people suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain can make even simple tasks difficult, causing people to spend hours or days in bed. However, there's more to chronic pain than just physical discomfort; it can also have a profound...
