These are uncertain times. Many people are fearful and worried about the future. The stress of dealing with this ongoing crisis is beginning to take an emotional toll on many people within our communities. In many ways, this crisis is similar to what those of us on...
Mental Health
How to Cope with the Stress from the Coronavirus Pandemic
These are unprecedented times. The world has slowed dramatically as we all try to find ways of slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Our daily routines have been turned upside down as restaurants and schools have closed and travel, events, and gatherings have all...
Common Reactions in the Aftermath of a Traumatic Experience or Traumatic Event
The list below is intended to provide you an outline of some of the most common experiences that people have after living through a traumatic event. Some people experience all of these reactions, while others may experience only a few of these reactions. Common...
Mental Health Facilities
New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers has three mental health facilities in the greater Houston area. We provide Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Treatment to adolescents and adults who are struggling with mental health or behavioral health issues. Our...
Depression During the Holidays
The thought of the holidays arriving can bring a mixture of feelings. For some people, the holidays are a joyous time filled with family and friends. For others, the holidays can bring moments of stress and aggravation due to the increased demands, the increased...
What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
If you are looking for help for mental health or substance abuse issues, it can be a confusing process to know where to start. Knowing the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists and other mental health providers can help. Listed below are the different...
How to Talk to a Teen with Depression
Ever wonder how to help a depressed teenager? Teenagers can be challenging. They can have mood swings and can test the limits of the rules as well as the limits of your patience. Fortunately, most teenagers make it through their teenage years without major problems....
Are You Too Depressed to Work?
Everyone has moments when they feel stressed or down. These moments are often the result of a specific situation or event. When the situation changes, the mood tends to improve. Unfortunately, some people become so stressed, anxious, or depressed that their mood...
Social Media May Increase Risks for Mental Health Problems
Social media has become a common experience for many people. Whether it is checking Facebook for updates, logging into LinkedIn for business networking, or using Snapchat to communicate, social media has become a part of our everyday lives. Teenagers, of course, are...
How to Help Someone Who is Depressed
If you know someone who is depressed, it is important to realize that they don’t want to feel the way they do. Depression is not something that they chose and is not a defect in their character. Depression is an illness that zaps a person’s energy and replaces it with...