Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety disorders. A panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by panic attacks. Many people think of anxiety attacks and panic attacks as the same, but they are different conditions. While anxiety attacks have a slow onset, triggered by anticipation of a stressful event, panic attacks come on…
Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder is depression triggered by the changing seasons. Seasonal depression usually begins in the fall when the days are shorter and darker, and people spend less time outdoors. Seasonal depression can worsen over the winter months and resolve in the spring. Research indicates that about five percent of American adults…
Even though bipolar disorder is among the most common mood disorders, it is frequently undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Much like people saying they are depressed when they feel sad, the term bipolar is often used casually to describe a moody person. However, this phrase significantly detracts from the severity of the disorder. Individuals with bipolar disorder…
Person-centered therapy (PCT), also known as client-centered therapy or Rogerian therapy, is a non-directive humanistic approach to treatment. Carl Rogers developed person-centered therapy in the 1940s and 1950s. The term non-directive refers to the therapist’s role in this approach and means that they do not direct the course of sessions but rather participate as active…
November is National Family Caregivers month. This recognition is celebrated during the month of November, likely because Thanksgiving is the perfect time to “give thanks” for what they do. (THANK YOU!) There are over 53 million Americans who are unpaid caregivers to family, friends, and neighbors. Twenty-seven percent of adult caregivers are helping someone with…
The term depression often is misused. Many people say they are depressed when they are sad. However, sadness is a normal emotion that we all experience in reaction to events that are upsetting or cause emotional pain. Sadness can vary in degree, but, like other emotions, it is a temporary feeling that passes. When you…
Psychological trauma is your response to an event that challenges your sense of safety and leaves you feeling overwhelmed. The body’s natural defenses take over during a traumatic event and create a stress reaction known as the fight or flight response, leading to various physical symptoms and intense emotional reactions. The symptoms of trauma usually…
The most re-occurring message that we hear in healthcare today is “there is no health without mental health”. But the wisdom behind this is often not explained. Mental and physical health are intertwined on many different levels including the unfortunate statistic that “There is a 10-25 year life expectancy reduction in patients with severe mental…
If someone has a personality disorder, it can impact every aspect of their life. They may soon wonder how to overcome their condition. Fortunately, you are not alone. At Rose Hill Center, we help people realize that the distressing behaviors that go along with this condition aren’t necessarily something they can have power over. However,…
Deciding that it’s time to get treatment for your PTSD, otherwise known as post-traumatic stress disorder, can be daunting. You may not trust the therapists or psychologists you’ve met in the past, or you may think that seeking treatment is a sign that you’re weak. Some people also think that seeking mental health treatment could…