What is vicarious trauma and who is likely to experience it? This complicated type of trauma can happen to people who may not even realize they have become impacted by it. When this happens, it becomes essential to seek effective, evidence-based care that helps the person overcome their symptoms. A vicarious trauma program can provide […]
While the subject of ADHD is often discussed, one question comes up for many people: Is ADHD a mental health disorder? Some debate does take place as to whether or not a more accurate classification for it would be a learning disability. Still, someone who has ADHD and needs help managing their symptoms needs to […]
When it comes to challenging mental health disorders, one of the big questions people wonder is “Is anxiety hereditary?” For some, it may feel like it’s part of their genetics, while others may feel it’s situational and related to their personal living environment. Still, others may have no idea what might be the root cause […]
Because multiple types of mood disorders exist, it can make it hard for a person to get the diagnosis specific to their condition. While there are some similarities between cyclothymia vs dysthymia, these are two separate mood disorders that require treatment targeted specifically for each one. New View Wellness features several outpatient programs that treat […]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a well-known mental health disorder that often makes the news. What many people are only recently beginning to discuss is post-traumatic stress (PTS). While the conditions are essentially the same, a movement is afoot to change the name of it in order to make looking for help easier to do […]
Many different types of mood disorders exist, and each one can have a compelling, negative impact on how a person lives their life. They often feel overwhelmed by moods they do not know how to control. This can cause the individual to spiral out of control, assuming there is no light at the end of […]
Do you want to know how to help a friend who has a mental illness? It can be hard to watch someone important to you struggle with a mental health disorder, especially when they either don’t realize they need help or seem unwilling to seek it. You don’t need to feel helpless because there are […]
Sometimes a person does all the right things when they develop depression. They see a doctor or therapist and begin treatment for their condition. They start taking medication to help alleviate the symptoms of depression. Yet sometimes they find something isn’t right. Either the medication didn’t seem to work at all or it worked well […]
Having a mood disorder can make anyone’s life difficult. Not being able to control or predict your moods can make it hard to achieve your goals with work and school. It can also negatively impact relationships with family and friends. You may realize you have a mood disorder but wonder, “How do mood stabilizers work?” […]
Mental illness strikes millions of people each year, causing them to need help they may believe to be difficult to find. Part of the problem involves the misconceptions about mental health that exist. A person can labor under their own false ideas about what is wrong and how to treat it. Additionally, those around them […]