No one ever said being a parent was easy. But it can be even more challenging when your child has a behavioral disorder. These types of conditions usually involve disruptive behaviors that can create problems at home, school, and in social settings. Common disruptive behaviors include: > Hyperactivity > Impulsivity > Inattention > Defiant behavior […]
If the idea of group therapy has left you feeling embarrassed or intimidated, we have good news for you: Group therapy can be incredibly beneficial. In fact, in the right setting, sharing with others in a structured environment can offer insights, perspectives, and rewards that participants often find surprising.Our experienced team at All Day Medical Care Clinic offers behavioral health […]
People often think about health conditions individually. For instance, you have insomnia, or you have depression, and you seek treatment for the separate issues. However, our bodies and minds aren’t dressers with individual drawers for standalone problems. Instead, they’re all part of a holistic, intimately connected system, especially in the case of sleep disorders and mental […]
Understanding Opioids and Opioid Addiction Opioids are substances commonly prescribed for pain relief. They activate natural pain receptors in the body, providing relief for acute pain, chronic pain, surgical pain, and anesthesia. While opioids offer relaxation and euphoria, they can also cause side effects including itchiness, nausea, respiratory depression, constipation, reduced productivity, increased risk for […]
What is Trauma? Trauma is an emotional response to a terrifying and dangerous event, which threatens and harms an individual’s well-being, safety, or even life. Traumatic events include experiences like accidents, abuse, violence, natural disasters, war, or the loss of a loved one. Trauma can take many forms: Acute trauma: Exposure to A single traumatic […]
What is Secondary Trauma Secondary traumatic stress is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another. Secondary traumatic stress is a real and damaging issue for caregivers, first responders, and anyone helping those in crisis. While the instinct to rush in and help others in need is […]