People with mental health challenges can sometimes feel alone in their struggles. By taking part in an outpatient program at San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, patients can have ready access to the support they need while realizing they are not the only ones facing these types of challenges. Our outpatient programs are also designed to help people develop their social skills, which in turn may help them feel less isolated and depressed. At San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, our outpatient… Continue Reading
What Causes a Mental Breakdown? Signs, Symptoms, & Recovery
More than one out of every four adults may experience a mental breakdown during their lifetime. These emotional experiences can be very difficult to manage, often leading to severely negative thoughts. In this guide, we’ll share more about what causes a mental breakdown and how to help someone who is struggling. What is a Mental Breakdown? The term mental breakdown is often used when a person has a mental health crisis that overcomes their emotions. It can stem from other… Continue Reading
10 Signs of Bipolar Disorder and How to Get Help
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings, including emotional highs and lows. Most people with this condition, also known as manic depression, are usually diagnosed in their twenties as symptoms start appearing. Dealing with the signs of bipolar disorder can be overwhelming, and it is important to get help as soon as possible. It can be difficult to persuade someone with this disorder to get help due to experiencing the highs and lows only a… Continue Reading
New Year: Why Don’t I Feel Happier?
The beginning of the year is often associated with high expectations of happiness and enthusiasm to find joy and contentment. But these feelings can create emotions on the opposite end of the spectrum depending on a person’s circumstances. Depression between Christmas and the New Year can be a major problem for many who find themselves in situations of loneliness, financial difficulties, or experiencing loss. During the holidays, the loss of a loved one, losing a job, or any other real… Continue Reading
Impact of COVID-19 on Anxiety: Situational Anxiety vs Anxiety Disorder
The years 2020 and 2021 have been ones we will never forget, as so many lives were turned upside down with the mention of a new virus: COVID-19. The changes that occurred brought a new way of life where you couldn’t watch the news, get on social media sites, or drive down the street without seeing constant reminders of the danger around us. The ever-present virus has caused a new phenomenon of COVID-19 anxiety. There has been so much information… Continue Reading
4 Signs You Grew Up in a Toxic Family and How to Overcome it
Psychological trauma is not always a result of growing up in a toxic family environment, although it can be a contributing factor. A child can experience a car accident resulting in a parent’s death which may cause psychological trauma. On the other hand, someone can grow up in a dysfunctional family, which can do extreme damage and have a lasting impact on their life. What is a Toxic Family? Every family has moments of discord when they argue or situations… Continue Reading
Healthy Coping Skills for PTSD
It is common to experience intense responses, including stress, anxiety, flashbacks, or insomnia after experiencing traumatic events. There are many types of incidents that could cause PTSD, including car accidents with injuries, physical and emotional abuse, or observing a violent situation. These symptoms can be overwhelming and finding tools to help in the healing process is crucial. How a person uses PTSD coping skills can determine if they have long-term symptoms or a short period of recovery. There are numerous… Continue Reading
Self-Harm Doesn’t Always Look the Same: When to Seek Help
Self-harm is often kept secret and may be more prevalent than you think, especially in young adults or adolescents. This type of behavior is usually not suicidal but rather a way of dealing with emotional pain or anger. It provides relief for a short period of time, followed by bouts of guilt or shame. This purposeful harming of one’s body usually occurs when people have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse. It is important to understand this affliction is not characterized… Continue Reading
Schizophrenia vs Bipolar Disorder: How to Get the Support You Need
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are two chronic mental health conditions and can often be confused with each other. It is important to understand they have different diagnoses, and treatment is unique for each one, even with their similarities. There are some symptoms that may cause confusion, so it’s vital to understand the difference between the two. Schizophrenia causes more severe symptoms than bipolar disorder, and one of the first symptoms is social isolation with noticeable hallucinations or delusions. No one… Continue Reading
Types of Substance Abuse and Strategies to Overcome Addiction
Many of us use substances to relax, unwind, and enjoy ourselves. Though there are also those who use them for other reasons, including escaping the stresses of life, masking emotional pain, or eliminating chronic anxiety. But the comfort provided by drugs, alcohol, or other substances is often nothing more than a band-aid for deeper mental health disorders that need more hands-on treatment. After the effects of a substance wears off, the returning pain, anxiety, or stress can be overwhelming. The… Continue Reading
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