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...
Sexual abuse is a violent crime that happens to both males and females. Current estimates are that over 25% of females and 10% of males experience some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime. Unfortunately, because many people are either unable to or are reluctant...
Unfortunately, traumatic experiences are relatively common events. Current estimates are that as many as 70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes. Given the number of veterans who have experienced combat, the...
A meta-analysis of more than 4,000 patients in ICU units suggests that 1/3 of people suffer from depression. Some findings suggest that mental distress in pre-ICU may increase the chances that someone has more post-ICU psychological symptoms. Depression Occurance...
While we do not know the exact cause of depression in each individual, we do know that there are a number of factors that contribute to the presence of depression. Some of the most common issues related to depression are: Genetics Individuals with parents that have...
While everyone’s situation is unique, we have listed below a few general guidelines that can help you determine where to start your search for counseling services. Psychiatric Hospital There are times when admission into a psychiatric hospital can be...
