For many people, the cost of care is one of the biggest barriers to accessing mental health treatment — especially for those without insurance or unsure what their coverage includes. If you’ve ever searched for therapy or psychiatric support and stopped short because of the price tag, you’re not alone. Whether you’re looking for private […]
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Yes—OCD can be treated with medication: SSRIs (like fluoxetine, fluvoxamine) are first-line Often used alongside CBT May take 8–12 weeks to see full effect Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a chronic mental health condition in which the individual exhibits recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). While therapy — especially exposure and response prevention — is
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According to the World Health Organization, around 4% of all adults experience depression, and around 280 million people worldwide live with the condition. While therapy and drug treatments can help some individuals, researchers are experimenting with other techniques, such as brain stimulation therapy, to provide long-lasting relief from depressive symptoms. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
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Differences between TMS and rTMS for depression: Both are non-invasive brain stimulation therapies rTMS is a more specific type of TMS Your choice may depend on treatment goals and provider availability When depression sticks around despite treatment with medication or therapy, neuromodulation treatments, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, and repetitive TMS (rTMS), can
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FMLA can protect your job while you seek mental health care: Covers anxiety, depression, and related disorders Must be certified by a healthcare provider Can be taken all at once or in intervals The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 allows employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for medical and family reasons
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How to Choose Inpatient or Outpatient Inpatient = 24/7 support for severe symptoms Outpatient = flexible care for stable conditions A clinical assessment can guide the choice According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, around 50% of the U.S. population aged 12 or older has used illicit drugs at least once in their
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Length varies based on need and condition: Acute stays: 3–7 days typically Long-term stays: weeks or more Goal is stabilization and safe transition to lower care How long do you stay in a mental hospital for being suicidal, having anxiety or dealing with another behavioral health challenge? It’s one of the most common — and
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If you or a loved one is going to get the professional help you need, you want to ensure it’s the highest quality service possible. After all, your treatment can change your life, so you must ensure you get it right. Keep reading to learn how to find the best rehab for an inpatient treatment
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Diagnosis focuses on mood patterns over time: Track depressive and manic/hypomanic episodes May involve mood charts, interviews, and family input Only a licensed provider can confirm bipolar disorder If you’ve been experiencing extreme mood swings — feeling on top of the world one day and deeply hopeless the next — it’s possible you might be
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Parenting is one of the hardest and most important jobs in life. Studies have shown a third of parents experience high levels of regular stress compared to just 20% of other adults. Whether it’s chauffeuring children to and from extracurricular activities or enduring sleepless nights with a new baby, parents often find themselves physically and
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