Compassionate Psychiatric Services offers one of the best objective tests for ADHD. Since ADHD diagnosis involves the use of a special class of medications called Psychostimulants, we take extra care to get an objective test to confirm the diagnosis. The T.O.V.A.® provides healthcare professionals with objective measurements of attention and inhibitory control and aids in […]
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There are many who suffer from mental health issues, and more are affected by the worldwide pandemic. How do you find help for yourself or a loved one when suffering from mental health issues?   Mental health is an important health and societal matter, but most people lack the resources to get the help they need.
According to The Foundation for Suicide, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Of every successful suicide, there are an estimated 6 or more survivors who are left dealing with loss, grief, and guilt. That is 283,038 people who are left dealing with the kind of loss that is both
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Medications play an integral role in the treatment of various mental health issues. Since medication is often subscribed to manage mental illness symptoms, it is important to have a management system in place to reduce or eliminate adverse side effects, for an improved experience and quality of life. It’s a fact that medication efficacy varies
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each year in July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. What groups are minorities? Muslim Americans LGBTQ community Refugees, asylum-seekers, and survivors of forced Displacement Women Asian American/Pacific Islanders African Americans What are the common
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused by witnessing or being part of a frightening or shocking event, affecting your day-to-day life and productivity. Those who suffer from PTSD often struggle with frequent, intense, and often debilitating anxiety. With such strong symptoms and without positive coping skills, people turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms like substance and
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There has been a long, historical focus on physical health, which is extremely important, but our society hasn’t put the same emphasis on mental health. The physical health industry is huge, bombarding us with advertisements for diets, gyms, and medications for weight loss, why not mental health? Read below for some compelling reasons why you might
If you don’t emphasize the importance of your own mental health, who will? Read More »
Stress symptoms may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is to blame for that irritating headache, your frequent insomnia, or your decreased productivity at work. But stress may actually be the cause. Studies show that stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and
Stress is real, especially in today’s world. Read More »
Healthy sleep is necessary for an active and disease-free body. When you are sleep-deprived, your brain doesn’t function properly, impairing your ability to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories from short to long-term memory. Though most of us focus on how many hours of sleep we get in one night, sleep cycles, quality, and restorative sleep time
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Organizations, such as the Defensive Line and African American Wellness project have made extraordinary advances in advocating for the mental health needs of the black communities, such as helping them better navigate the healthcare systems. The Defensive Line provides group sharing experiences that help reduce stigma and create connections that save young lives. It also
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