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...

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...

If you have never seen the old movie “Gaslight,” you might not know what “gaslighting” is. Psychologists use the term “gaslighting” to refer to a type of manipulation where the manipulator is trying to get someone else (or a group of people) to doubt their reality, memory, or perceptions to gain more power.  And according to psychologists, it works much...

Social media has had a huge impact on society, especially on a person’s mental health over time. It's changed the way we communicate and the way we frame the narrative of our lives. There are many positive aspects of social media, but there's also a darker side to the endless scroll that keeps coming back for more. Social media can...

Working from home sounds like the ultimate dream to people who have never experienced it before. Many people imagine working in their pajamas in bed while enjoying more time with loved ones. Although working from home can work great in some situations, the reality is that it is not for everyone. Truth is, it's hard to maintain a good work-life...

One common misconception about learning disabilities and mental health illnesses is that they are the same. Many even attempt to use the words interchangeably when discussing ADHD. While a learning disability and a mental health disorder can influence the other, they're not mutually exclusive.  As for ADHD, it is defined and managed as a learning disability, based on meeting the...

In high school and college, sports are usually taken very seriously for those that want to participate. While the advantages are numerous, it's important to be aware of the pressures placed on these young adults.  One of the top concerns of parents, teachers, and coaches, are athletes and eating disorders. As an attempt to remain within the criteria of their...

Feeling lonely is an emotion that no person on earth is a stranger to. While the sensation and experience associated with feeling lonely may differ, at some point, everyone has been there. However, feeling lonely is not to be confused with being alone, for they are not the same. Knowing the difference between the two, and how to get help...

There are all types of therapies that are used to help people that are suffering from mental health issues. One therapy that has become innovative to reduce the uncomfortableness with withdrawal is neurofeedback. This approach to treatment is also referred to as neurofeedback, EEG biofeedback, and brainwave biofeedback. Neurotherapy is a specific form of biofeedback that uses electronic monitoring of...