Providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be very challenging. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that negatively impacts a person’s thinking, memory, and behavior. An individual with Alzheimer’s disease has multiple physical, mental, social, and emotional needs. Good communication is essential for providing top quality care. Continue reading
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50% of people in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental health issue in their lifetime. Approximately 20% of Americans are affected by at least one mental health concern each year. The CDC also estimates that 20% of American children are currently dealing with a seriously debilitating mental illness or had one at an earlier point in their life. Today, 1 in 25 Americans lives with a severe mental health condition. Continue reading
Millions of people with mental health issues benefit from the services offered by licensed mental health providers and their staff. However, there are occasions when a client may suffer injury due to the actions of mental health workers. For example, an individual at a residential treatment center may be harmed if he or she is neglected, administered the wrong prescription medication, or abused while at the facility. People with mental health issues may also suffer drug-related injuries if pharmaceutical companies choose not to disclose information on negative side effects their medications may cause. Continue reading
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, more popularly known as OCD, is a mental health condition is characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts or fears (obsessions) that lead you to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions). For example, a person with OCD who has an intense fear of germs may wash his or her hands until they begin to hurt. Continue reading
So you’ve decided to seek online therapy and may be anxious about what to expect. In essence, online therapy isn’t very different from in-person sessions at a therapist’s practice. The results from online and in-person sessions are not that different either. In fact, this study found that online therapy is just as beneficial for depression intervention as in-person therapy. Continue reading
If you’ve decided to major in psychology, choosing what to do after you graduate can be tricky. With more students than ever before graduating with a college degree, carefully considering your career options and making the right selection when choosing the field and role that you want to work in is crucial. Psychology is an excellent choice as a major since there are various career paths that you can get into that go beyond the typical options of counseling or clinical psychology. Some of the most interesting job options for psychology graduates are ones that you might not often hear about or would not immediately associate with being related to this field of study. Continue reading
