Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and its Symptoms

August 18, 2021

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, affects 2.2 million or 1 percent of adults in the United States. However, people frequently use this term lightly. “My house is so clean; I’m OCD” is a statement that may seem true, but OCD is associated with so much more than being obsessed with cleanliness.…

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The Effects of Substance Use on Sleep

August 4, 2021

No one ever expects to develop a substance use disorder (SUD). Even though this is the case, in the United States alone, over 20 million people struggle with substance use disorder. A SUD can affect many aspects of a person’s health, including their sleep. Continue reading to learn about the…

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Eating Disorders: Different Types and How to Treat Them

July 21, 2021

An eating disorder is a severe condition related to eating habits that negatively affects your health, emotions and ability to function. The three most common types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder. These conditions tend to appear when someone is hyper-focused on their body weight,…

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Bipolar Disorder and its Symptoms

July 14, 2021

Most of us experience occasional mood swings. However, if extreme highs and lows accompany these shifts in mood, you may have bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is one of several types of depressive disorders that ultimately affect brain function. In the United States alone, an estimated 17.4 million people suffer from…

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SAMHSA Awards Seneca Health Services $2 Million Planning Grant

July 14, 2021

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded Seneca Health Services, Inc. a one-year, $2 million planning grant to move toward Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) designation. Providing behavioral health and substance use services since 1976, Seneca Health Services, Inc. is one of the thirteen designated…

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How to Beat Burnout

June 23, 2021

Work and life, in general, can feel pretty stressful and overwhelming at times. But if you experience these feelings regularly, you could be putting yourself at risk for burnout. Mental and physical exhaustion, or burnout, can negatively affect your life and overall well-being. However, the signs and symptoms of this…

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Am I Depressed? The Signs of Depression

June 9, 2021

Most of us will experience feelings of sadness, frustration, irritation or anxiety as we journey throughout our lives. However, if these feelings persist and cause you to feel hopeless or worthless, you may be depressed. Depression is common mental health condition and can affect anyone of any age or background.…

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Coping with the Sudden Loss of a Loved One

May 25, 2021

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” — Helen Keller Navigating the waters of grief is not an easy process for anyone. When you lose someone you love, it is a challenging experience. Loss often changes…

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I’m Mentally Struggling, What Should I Do?

May 12, 2021

Did you know that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five American adults experiences a form of mental illness each year. Furthermore, one in 20 American adults lives with a serious mental health disorder like bipolar disorder or…

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Mental Health Effects of Substance Use

April 28, 2021

The effects of substance use are not always outwardly visible. Many people who suffer from substance use disorders (SUD) also experience mental health effects like paranoia, depression, anxiety, aggression, hallucinations and other problems. Furthermore, studies have found that approximately half of the individuals with a substance use disorder are diagnosed…

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