By: Taylor Pemberton Living with a mental health disorder can be difficult, frustrating, and exhausting. Research shows that medication and psychotherapy treatments can be very helpful, however, some individuals may need more day-to-day supports to feel more like oneself. Finding coping mechanisms may be time consuming but, with patience, also rewarding. Here are a few […]
By: Taylor Pemberton Although summer can be a time of fun and relaxation, many individuals report that summer can be difficult when dealing with mental health issues. Those who deal with anxiety and stress may find summer more overwhelming due to its “care free” nature and less structure of time and schedules. Some tips to […]
Autumn School Based Mental Health therapist in Catoosa County What is your role at Georgia HOPE? I am a school base therapist at a few elementary schools in Catoosa County, helping give tools to the kids who are experiencing struggles that they cannot fully handle on their own. What led you to Georgia HOPE? I […]
Kathi Field Service Liaison, Family Service Specialist and Parent Aid What is your role at Georgia HOPE?: I am a therapi My role at Georgia HOPE is an FSL and FSS and PA. I lead and train a group of amazing contractors and review their notes to assure that we are ready for billing and […]
The week of May 2nd-8th is Screen-Free Week, this means that you take a break from all technology including the TV! The purpose of a screen-free week is to reinstate the joy of life outside of technology. Why is screen-free time important? This is because too much screen time can have harmful effects on children’s […]
By: Hailey Robertson Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental illness that severely impacts individuals’ ability to regulate their emotions. This disorder is marked by instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning. In the United States, Borderline Personality Disorder is only present in 1.6% of the general population and 20% in the inpatient psychiatric population. Symptoms […]
By: Hailey Robertson Postpartum Depression is defined as a severe, long-lasting form of depression after the birth of a baby. Most new mothers experience a form of postpartum called “baby blues” that last typically one to two weeks after the baby is born. Postpartum depression is a more severe form of the “baby blues” with […]
By: Megan Eckles The Facts: Over 24 million Americans, or 7.3% of the U.S. population, are considered Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI; NAMI, 2022) APPI encompasses 50 ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages, with connections to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian, and other Asian and Pacific Islander ancestries. Barriers to Mental Health: […]
By: Hailey Robertson The top 3 mental health diagnoses in women are Anxiety, Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Anxiety and other specific phobias: women are twice as likely to have a panic disorder, generalized anxiety, and specific phobias than men. Depression: Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression. Post-Traumatic Stress […]
By: Kristin Trammell (Therapist/Training Specialist) Today, war and large tragedies may be happening over 1,000 miles away, but with the common use of cell phones and social media the war and other tragedies’ impact can feel much closer to home. Many times, people with social media or access to live-feed news sources can constantly seek […]
