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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Recovery from substance use disorder and alcoholism is a life-long journey, and the pathway to freedom looks different for everyone. Recovery and sobriety are hard work –– but they can be maintained. Seneca Health Services is poised to help, and we can help you regain your life. Read on to…
Self-harm or self-injury occurs when someone purposely hurts themselves in a non-lethal way. According to a recent study, about 15% of college students studied had self-injured at least once –– that number increased to 17% for adolescents. You might be tempted to say, “this problem doesn’t affect the people I…
Have you ever felt stuck in an endless cycle of disappointment? It doesn’t matter what’s going on in your life; it all just seems to be going wrong. We want you to know that you’re not alone. From losing a job to battling substance abuse, or having a mental health…
Teen dating has become the subject of much conversation and debate over the last several decades. For example, what is the most appropriate age for a teenager to date? How much time should a young person be permitted to spend with their significant other? Should all time be chaperoned? Parents and…