Are Mental Health Disorders Considered Neurodivergent?
In our society, we have a narrow view of what’s “normal” that leaves out a lot of people. The neurodiversity movement is about recognizing variations in brain function as typical. In other words, there is no standard-issue brain. At TruHealing Centers, our range of mental health treatment programs provides comprehensive care for neurodivergent disorders. Our […]
3 Common Stigmas Surrounding Mental Health
If a person becomes ill from a disease or suffers an injury, most people don’t think twice about wishing them well and encouraging them to get help. Yet, things seem different for mental health. There are many mental health stigmas that can make it hard for you or anyone who may have a mental health […]
What is the Difference Between Trauma-Focused and Trauma-Informed Care?
You may have heard the terms “trauma-focused” and “trauma-informed” care; though they sound similar, they are two different approaches to mental health and substance use treatment and therapy. Trauma-focused care works to understand the impact of specific traumas on a person’s life. It helps them process the traumas and identify ways that they have learned […]
People With Severe Mental Health Disorders Should be Priority for COVID-19 Vaccine, Researchers Say
As more people receive the COVID-19 vaccine, researchers urge that those with severe mental health disorders take precedence. People in this group are more likely to have complications from COVID-19, but are generally less likely to receive a vaccine. Flu vaccination rates among people with severe mental health disorders are only about 25%.[1] A December 2020 […]
Stop Telling Yourself Old Stories!
When I was younger and having an anxiety spiral, one of my friends would say, “you’re telling yourself stories again.” The idea was that worries are often based on the way you frame a situation. But most people tell themselves stories about their lives, and these stories have a lot of power. Recovery is a […]
Don’t Use OCD or Other Mental Health Disorder Terms Lightly
It’s become part of our lexicon for people to use the names of mental health disorders when describing typical habits or behaviors. For instance, neat people might say “I’m so OCD,” or people in a confusing circumstance might say it’s “schizo” or “bipolar.” This seems particularly common for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), where anyone who […]
What is the Difference Between Group and Family Therapy?
Group and family therapy are both forms of therapy that take place with several people at the same time. The two share a few similarities. However, there are also notable differences between them. Family therapy is, as the name suggests, therapy that involves a person’s family. It is used often in addiction treatment, as addiction […]
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Losing someone to suicide can take a huge toll on one’s own mental health. Any type of grief can feel unbearable—and there is still a stigma around suicide that may complicate a person’s mourning process. According to a study in the journal Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, “[grief] […]
The Dangers of the Growing Benzo Shortage
The benzo shortage is nothing new. Popular benzodiazepines have seen an increase in demand but a shortage in supply for the last three years. So, why is there concern over the current shortage? The answer: COVID-19. The pandemic’s spike in anxiety and panic disorders has also increased the demand for benzos from pharmaceutical companies who […]
The Connection Between COVID-19 and SUDs
COVID-19 has disrupted many Americans’ lives in the U.S., causing financial, physical, and emotional harm. As a result, many people affected by COVID-19 have turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with the current situation. This has led to a variety of substance use disorders and mental health issues that require professional care. Fortunately, Maryland’s […]
