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Not all warning signs of suicide are easy to pinpoint, and they can often be subtle. However, having the ability to spot the warning signs may lead to a loved one or friend getting the professional help they need. The important thing to know is suicide can be prevented, and…
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September is National Recovery Month. If you or a loved one are struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Seneca Health Services can help. If you or someone you know finds yourself looking for help but aren’t sure where to begin, we hope this blog can be a resource to find…
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Do you start out each school year optimistically excited, yet you struggle to find motivation by the end because of stress? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Mayo Clinic, up to 44% of college students report having symptoms of depression and anxiety. Developing some healthy habits is an…
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Have you felt like you have nothing more to give? Burnout happens to everyone at some point or another. What Is Burnout? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often linked to military officials and soldiers but broadly affects a variety of individuals. Someone experiencing a traumatic event may have difficulty adjusting to their “new normal” and coping with past stress, but it is possible to find relief with time and self-care. Are you…
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Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects how someone thinks, feels, and behaves. Relatively severe cases may result in hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and trouble thinking. Sadly, schizophrenia makes life difficult and can leave a person feeling hopeless. Learn more about schizophrenia and potential treatments below. What is Schizophrenia and…
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Content Warning: Suicide, Self-Harm, Trauma, Psychiatric Hospitalization Suicide has always caused a great deal of upheaval and is only continuing to grow as a national public health crisis. However, suicide also comes with a few misconceptions because of its ubiquitous nature, and those who have had personal encounters with suicide…
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We are a ways away from the old days. But, right or wrong, technology, specifically online, has been woven into every facet of our lives. Sadly, as the improvements become more prevalent, the threat of online abuse, namely sexual harassment, grows alongside it. In case of family related issues people…
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Alcoholism and alcohol use disorder have long been connected in the addiction and medical communities. Because they are so often linked to one another, they have become almost synonyms. In most people’s minds, problematic drinking is the same as alcoholism. We want to do our best to dispel this notion…
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Today is World Bipolar Day –– a disorder that affects nearly 2.3 million Americans or 1% of the American population. Furthermore, an estimated 17.4 million people suffer from some depressive disorder or another. If you have bipolar disorder, we want you to know something. You’re not alone. Our team at…
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