Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders among Americans, falling on a broad spectrum of severity. Since the onset of COVID-19, people of all ages and walks of life report experiencing more frequent or consistent feelings of anxiety. Often, the fear and worry from anxiety cause people to feel paralyzed and unable to…
When it comes to mental health, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What works for one person might not work for another. That is why it is so vital to get educated on medications. The importance of medication education cannot be understated. That’s why at Rose Hill Center, we offer various treatment options to meet each…
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects about 1% of the population. It is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and can be debilitating. There is no known cause of schizophrenia, but researchers have identified several risk factors. One of these risk factors is anxiety. Anxiety is a normal emotion that we all experience…
Different mental health disorder diagnoses can be difficult to understand and distinguish from one another, and depression and bipolar disorder are no exceptions. After all, both disorders share similar symptoms such as sadness, low energy, and changes in sleeping patterns. However, there are key differences that separate the two disorders. When it comes to bipolar…
While considering what kind of mental health treatment is right for you, you might wonder what the benefits of dialectical behavior therapy are. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, has grown in popularity in recent years and has been shown to be highly effective in treating a variety of mental health issues, including borderline personality disorder,…
If you are debating dialectical behavioral therapy vs. radically open-dialectical behavior therapy, there are a few things to consider. RO-DBT and DBT are similar but distinct approaches to treating mental health issues. Both utilize principles of mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive behavioral therapy, but RO-DBT also incorporates principles of acceptance and openness. If you are considering…
Radically open-dialectical behavior therapy (RO-DBT) can be highly beneficial, but it can be challenging to know what to expect. It’s important to manage your RO-DBT expectations before beginning RO-DBT so you can be best prepared for the process. RO-DBT is an offshoot of traditional dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and it is growing in popularity as…
Radically open-dialectical behavior therapy (RO-DBT) is a type of therapy that emphasizes openness, flexibility, and willingness to change. RO-DBT was developed to help people who struggle with treatment-resistant mental illnesses, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, and eating disorders. RO-DBT is an offshoot of traditional dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and it is growing in…
Schizoaffective disorder is a serious mental health disorder that affects your thoughts and moods, having symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder. The exact causes of schizoaffective disorder are unknown, but research points to a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors. This disease is frequently misdiagnosed, so the exact prevalence is…
People generally think of physical health and well-being when thinking about being healthy. However, our quality of life is greatly influenced by our mental health, which also needs to be maintained. An essential part of maintaining mental health is having a sense of community. Humans are social beings and not meant to live in isolation.…