In the journey of mental health recovery, the path often feels lonely and daunting. It’s full of emotions, treatments, setbacks, and victories, all intertwined your journey toward healing. However, amid challenges, there’s a bright light that can offer comfort: peer support. This unique form of camaraderie isn’t just comforting; it’s instrumental in transforming lives by […]
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can leave lasting scars on an individual’s mental health. Whether it’s the result of a single event, such as an accident or assault, or prolonged exposure to stressful situations like abuse or neglect, trauma can have profound effects on a person’s well-being. Understanding the impact of […]
At The Meadowglade, we prioritize staying on top of scientifically proven methods of therapy that are beneficial to our clients. One of the latest therapies in the mental health space would be the wonders of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) — specifically in deep rooted trauma. EMDR and ART […]
For many women, pregnancy and childbirth are amazing and life-changing experiences. Your body and mind experience many changes during pregnancy and the days and weeks following childbirth. For some, these changes can lead to depression. Often, postpartum depression symptoms resolve within a few days after birth. However, some women experience pervasive and painful symptoms that […]
Research by The National Institute of Mental Health indicates more than forty million American adults live with major depressive disorders each year. Major depression also impacts the lives of more than two million adolescents and teens under the age of seventeen. Depression is a commonly diagnosed and highly treatable mental illness; however, many who could […]
As the holiday season arrives along with the inevitable change of season and colder weather, it often brings along new or increased stress, anxiety, and depression. November and December are frequently booked tightly with events and obligations (either with family or socially), which bring about feelings of stress and anxiety that feel more intense than […]
Depression is an isolating and lonely illness, but getting some support from other people can help to keep sufferers going. The numbers of sufferers are increasing year on year. In Los Angeles County alone, reports of depression have gone up since 1999 by 50%. Yet, it’s often difficult to know when to get help, and […]
One of the biggest questions people have after being diagnosed with a mental illness is “can you truly recover from mental illness?” This question has divided the mental health community for years. Some people believe full recovery from mental illness is possible, while others believe that mental illnesses simply wax and wane — and that […]
Depression is a surprisingly common illness which affects how we think, feel and act. Around 6% of all women are likely to experience depression during their lives at some point, but the number increases to 10% in pregnant women. Women have a greater risk of depression during pregnancy due to the hormonal changes that affect […]
With universities closing around the country and moving to online study, young adults in college and graduate school alike have found themselves adrift. The physical and mental health concerns and financial difficulties brought by the current events have not spared secondary education students. In addition, there are a number of unique challenges facing students during […]