Psychotherapy or Medication – Which Should You Choose?
In today’s world, if you turn on a television, play a game on an electronic device, read a magazine, or listen to the radio, the chances are high that you’ll see or hear an ad for psychotropic medications. Prescriptions for anxiety medication and depression medication are pitched to people so often that the majority of us have at least heard of this option for treating mental illnesses.
Using Virtual Reality Therapy for Phobias
What would you think if you had a phobia about something (example: a fear of flying) and you could overcome your fear just by sitting in your therapist’s office and watching a movie? We think you’d sign up for that! Okay, it’s not entirely that simple (although it almost is), but virtual reality therapy for phobias is now giving patients a high-tech, cutting-edge solution for helping them get past their fears so they can live a better life.
Pregnancy and Mental Health
Having a baby should be a joyous event, but for many women, the time surrounding a pregnancy can come with a variety of emotional and physical struggles. For those who are coping with postpartum depression, infertility, prenatal depression, or miscarriage, the issues related to getting pregnant (or even of becoming a mother) can be stressful and may lead to depression and other pregnancy and mental health concerns.
Children’s Mental Health – Psychiatric Help for Children
While we tend to think of childhood as a carefree time of life, the fact is that many children suffer from mental conditions and disorders, just the same as adults. Among other things, children’s mental health concerns can include emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders such as eating disorders, learning and developmental disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHA), and autism. And, similar to adults, children can be impacted by conditions like anxiety, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Additionally, as children grow and mature into young adults, they can develop other problems associated with adolescence, such as underage drinking and substance abuse.
Depression and Anxiety – Women’s Health
Today’s women face a variety of life and family stressors. These pressures can lead to mental health concerns that can range anywhere from simple “burn out” to mood disorders and beyond. In fact, it may surprise you to know that women are almost twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety.
Teen Group Therapy for Depression & AnxietyBegins Fall 2016
Group Therapy for Teens: To Fight Depression & Anxiety Beginning in the Fall of 2016 To register, please call (561) 496-1094 Group Facilitator: Edan M. Alcalay, Psy.D. The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders Join Dr. Alcalay as he facilitates this interactive and unique group for teenagers who will learn various ways of developing positive […]
Women’s Therapy Group
Women’s Therapy Group Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m. To register, please call (561) 496-1094 Group Leader: Christiane Blanco-Oilar, Ph.D. The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders Women 21+ who are ready to establish more satisfying relationships with self/others, and therefore reduce significant stress from their lives and heal from hurtful relationships. Gain deeper awareness of […]
FREE Workshop – The Digital Era & Its Impact on our Youth Sep 17, 2016
Free Workshop Series: How to Parent in the Modern Era: The Digital Era & Its Impact on our Youth September 17, 2016 [otw_shortcode_button href=”#workshop-registration” size=”large” icon_type=”general foundicon-calendar” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius”]Register Now[/otw_shortcode_button] American Youth spend more than 7 hours per day in front of a screen! For the growing brain, there are many negative impacts including neurological […]
FREE Workshop – Helping Your Child Through Divorce Sep 10, 2016
Free Workshop Series: Helping Your Child Through Divorce: How to Help Children Adjust and Cope when Divorce Happens September 10, 2016 [otw_shortcode_button href=”#workshop-registration” size=”large” icon_type=”general foundicon-calendar” icon_position=”left” shape=”radius”]Register Now[/otw_shortcode_button] Is your child having difficulties coping with divorce? Does your child feel like he or she is stuck in the middle of the divorce? Are you […]
Child Anxiety – Divorce Therapy for Children
Going through a divorce is stressful enough for the couple involved, but when children are added to the mix, it can bring a youngster’s fears to the forefront and trigger a cycle of child anxiety. The youth suddenly finds his or her world fracturing apart as the family divides into separate households. And, often the child has to adjust to living in a new home or going to a new school in addition to coping with their parent’s split.