Can Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Treat Depression

Can Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Treat Depression?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy, helping people identify negative thoughts. Once the negative or false thought is determined, it is replaced with a healthier thought. CBT is routinely used to treat depression and mood disorders. The mental health professionals at Sunrise Vista frequently utilize CBT as part of a patient’s treatment…

mixing alcohol and antidepressants

What Happens When You Mix Alcohol With Antidepressants?

If you live with a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety, antidepressants can be a treatment that opens up your life for you. However, many antidepressants, especially MAOIs, have specific requirements that often include avoiding alcohol consumption. The side effects of mixing antidepressants and alcohol can be truly catastrophic to your livelihood. Many…

immediate depression treatment in ohio

Do You Need Immediate Depression Treatment?

Clinical depression is more than simply being sad or down. Instead, it is a combination of several feelings that often vary from person to person. Depression can also be caused by other disorders, such as bipolar disorder or disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. It can be difficult to know when you have depression or when you should…

woman identifying signs of suicidal thinking

Identifying Signs of Suicidal Thinking

Losing a loved one to suicide causes immense pain to those who loved and cared about them. They wonder what they could have done to turn things around. People contemplating suicide have a hard time seeing a better way forward. It’s an irreversible reaction to the stress they experience just trying to get from one…

woman suffering from social isolation and mental health disorders

How Social Isolation Affects Your Mental Health 

As the quest to make sure individuals remain safe during our current global health crisis continues, many people find themselves forced to spend more time alone. In many places, it’s not considered safe to congregate together in indoor places like bars and restaurants. Many companies have people working from home to limit the risks of…

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Seeking Mental Health Services During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in mental health issues. Social isolation, joblessness, and the rising death toll cause an increase in anxiety about the future, feelings of claustrophobia, and loneliness. Uncertainty about the future has caused many people to have depression, anxiety, phobias, and extreme restlessness. Unfortunately, many people cannot get the…