If you are a college student or the parent of a college student who is struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, New Dimensions can help. New Dimensions provides Intensive Outpatient Treatment for college students who are struggling with depression,...
Although depression is a commonly used term, it is also misunderstood as just being sad, distressed, or feeling alone. Depression is far more than simple sadness. You may feel sad or have a low mood now and then, but depression is severe and persistent. Depression...
Depression hurts. If you have a loved one who is severely depressed, you see this hurt and experience some of the hopelessness of watching them suffer. Living with someone who is depressed is often hard. Depression is often debilitating and can begin to take away a...
Many people use food to cope with their emotions. We often refer to this as Stress Eating or Emotional Eating. For example, a person who has a stressful day at work may binge on cookies or chips to get some “relief” when they get home. Of course, this relief is...
Understanding ADHD in Teens. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is usually found in children and teens. If left untreated it can also affect one’s adulthood. This is a mental disorder that affects a teen’s ability to focus on the task at hand, organize...
In the United States alone, it is reported that more than 25% of people over the legal adult age have some type of mental health disorder. That’s one out of every four individuals who have a diagnosed condition-- and perhaps even more individuals suffering without a...
Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness. It disrupts day-to-day activities and affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. Depression Research Over the past 20 years, researchers...
The benefits of therapy are undeniable. Increased positive moods, lowered stress levels, the establishment of coping skills, and feelings of empowerment are just a few of the countless benefits experienced from regular therapy sessions. Children and adults of all ages...
Daily life is jampacked with persistent stimulation and enormous stress. It can feel as if life's demands are coming at us constantly while providing little to no relief. These stressors can deliver immense feelings of worry, hopelessness, panic, and paranoia. When...
Formerly considered two entirely separate entities, research is now showing us that the link between mental and physical health is incredibly significant. There are countless associations between the two that involve factors such as our immune system, our diet and...
