Depression is more than just feeling sad or having a bad day. It is a serious mental health condition that affects how over 21 million people in the U.S. think, feel, and function daily. For …
Strategies for Helping Children with ADHD Succeed in School
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects up to 11 percent of American children aged 3 to 17. As ADHD diagnosis rates rise, more children receive help for the challenges they encounter in a school environment. …
Uncovering the Hidden Indicators of Depression You Might Miss
Most patients are familiar with the classic signs of depression, including sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue. However, many lesser-known symptoms could indicate that you have depression. This blog will share several depression symptoms that patients may …
Decoding ADHD: Symptoms, Subtypes, and Modern Understandings
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a psychiatric condition that significantly impacts an individual’s daily life. In recent years, researchers have reached a fuller understanding of the disorder’s symptoms in different age groups. While young …
Coping Mechanisms and Techniques for Living with an Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions. People who experience severe anxiety that interferes with daily life should seek professional treatment. But whether or not you choose to pursue treatment, there are …
Supporting a Child with ADHD in the School Environment
Neurodivergent children face challenges that neurotypical children don’t, and the school environment is one of the most difficult for those with ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that is characterized by …
Combining Medication and Depression Therapy
In 2021, the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that 8.3% of the U.S. adult population experienced at least one major depressive episode. That’s 21 million people! While there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for …
Childhood Onset of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, abbreviated as OCD, is a mental health disorder that affects nearly 4 million people in the United States alone, with about 500,000 of those affected being children. OCD is characterized by cycles …
What Is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the emotional and physical symptoms that many women experience prior to their periods. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), on the other hand, takes it a little further – and is more …
South County Psychiatry Opens Intensive Outpatient Program
South County Psychiatry is pleased to open its new venture, the Intensive Outpatient Program, under the direction of Dr. Mark Zimmerman. The IOP provides care for patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties that interfere with …
Why Is Medical History Important For Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is the general practice of treating mental health problems through the use of dialogue, psychology, and personal interaction. It is primarily focused on helping patients overcome mental disorders, along with other unresolved or negative …