October is Depression Awareness and Screening Month If you are concerned you might be depressed, please get checked and in the meantime, here are: 15 Tips for Happiness. Can We Decide to be Happier? How Much Control Do We Really Have Over Our Moods? Most psychological researchers agree that humans have a “happiness set-point”—a level of happiness that remains fairly...

Everyone experiences stress and anxiety on a given day. For some people, this stress and anxiety is just a minor speed bump during their daily activities. For others, this anxiety is severe and lasts a long amount of time before it’s debilitating. The events of the last year have certainly led to more stress and anxiety in our lives. Thus,...

At Montare, our central priority is to deliver the most excellent, effective, and enduring, recovery programs available for those struggling with mental health issues. And we know that once clients leave the safety and serenity of our treatment centers, life can be challenging, especially now, in these uncertain and chaotic times. So, we are investing in building a robust alumni...

Natural antidepressants may seem too good to be true at first. But, with all the side effects that come along with antidepressants, it's hard not to wonder if there are alternatives to Zoloft for depression, alongside many other popular medications. This may be especially the case for individuals that have tried antidepressants to no avail.  This is the case for...

When individuals suffer from depression it can be difficult for them to do anything at all. Basic self-care habits like brushing their teeth, showering, and even eating get lost in the haze of mental illness. As a result, any responsibilities may seem daunting no matter how hard someone struggling with depression may want to accomplish them.  Depression and executive functioning...

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses, affecting more than 40 million Americans. Anxiety, depression, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder all create a lasting effect on an individual’s mind, body, and well-being. Even though mental health medication can be helpful, it is beneficial to be mindful of reactions. There is a variety of different forms of anxiety...

Hormones are chemicals that exist in our bodies as part of the endocrine system. They function as chemical messengers, allowing cells in various sections of our body to communicate with one another. Distinct hormones perform different functions and convey different messages. Each one serves a specific purpose and has a unique composition. When hormones are off-balance, it can manifest as...

The Olympic games, which originated in Ancient Greece 3,000 years ago, have long celebrated extraordinary, god-like achievements. The origin of the word “Olympian” refers back to the Greek gods who lived on Mt. Olympus. Olympic athletes are seen as super-beings—having more strength of character, willpower, resilience, talent, confidence and composure than mere mortals could ever have. Simone Biles is an...

We all face stressful situations and events: job or school problems, serious illness or accidents, attacks, and a variety of other traumatic occurrences. While we all go through difficult moments in our lives (sometimes very bad ones), we usually find a way to get through them. At Montare Behavioral Healthcare, we believe coping with stress involves utilizing different resilience and...

Carl Jung, the psychiatrist who founded analytical psychology said, “Music should be an essential part of every analysis.” He was right. Music therapy is an effective treatment for people who have a mental illness, including affective, cognitive, and communicative needs. Results of research and clinical experiences demonstrate the success of music therapy, even in individuals who were resistant to other...