Mental Health Blog

Is it possible to be successful in school and at work if you have untreated attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? You might be inclined to say no – but you may want to hold off on giving your final answer until you’ve read today’s post about high-functioning ADHD. What Is High-Functioning ADHD? To understand high-functioning ADHD, it can be helpful to begin with a quick review of what it means to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  As established in the

Can magnets really improve your health? At first, this question may sound like it belongs in a late-night infomercial or a Star Trek episode. But if you dig a bit deeper, you will discover that magnetic therapy is a real, current-day type of treatment. You will also learn that research has documented its effectiveness at helping people achieve relief from the symptoms of several physical and mental health concerns. The Two Main Types of Magnetic

When you’re in the midst of a depressive episode, it can feel like your brain is actively working against you. Neurofeedback for depression can help you regain control, so that you can start living the healthier life you deserve. What is Neurofeedback Therapy? Neurofeedback is an innovative, non-invasive technique that can teach people how to exert greater intentional control over how their brain functions. Neurofeedback focuses on brain waves. The human brain produces different types

Depressive disorders can affect people of all ages and genders, and each person’s experience can be significantly different depending on a variety of factors. In today’s post, we turn our attention toward the prevalence, symptoms, and potential impact of depression in men. Depression in Men  As the following statistics indicate, millions of men are affected by the symptoms of major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and other types of depression:  Suicide rates may be another

Prescription medications and certain forms of talk therapy can be effective for many people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, but these interventions don’t work for everyone. Since it was approved by the FDA in 2018, TMS for OCD has proved to be a beneficial option for people who did not achieve the relief they hoped for via medication or psychotherapy.  Understanding OCD and TMS Therapy To get a better understanding of how TMS can be used

Experts have identified four attachment styles to define how people relate to their romantic partners. Unfortunately, only one of these styles is healthy. Understanding the potential causes, characteristics, and effects of insecure attachment styles can be an important step toward developing healthier relationships. What Are The 3 Types of Insecure Attachment Styles?  The general consensus among experts is that there are four attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Research suggests that about 58% of

Montare Behavioral Health in Los Angeles, California, offers a comprehensive range of mental health services, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. TMS therapy uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain areas to alleviate systems of mental health disorders and is non-invasive. Medicaid and Medi-Cal insurances often cover TMS therapy as part of essential mental health treatment benefits.  Benefits of TMS Therapy for Mental Health TMS therapy can be highly effective when treating various mental health

Just about everyone has moments of nervousness in certain social circumstances, such as when giving a speech or meeting new people. But for some people, this moderate nervousness is replaced by an overwhelming fear and other disruptive symptoms. Do people who experience this type of distress have a mental illness? Is social anxiety a disability? What is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety is a mental health disorder that is characterized by excessive, disproportionate fear or worry

Cyclothymia is a complex, oft-misunderstood mental health condition that affects millions of people in the United States and throughout the rest of the world. Some people refer to cyclothymia as a “mild” form of bipolar disorder, but this description fails to acknowledge the significant distress that its symptoms can cause.  What is Cyclothymia? Cyclothymic disorder (or cyclothymia) is a form of bipolar disorder. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Attachment disorders are typically associated with children. But if someone doesn’t get the care they need at a young age, their symptoms can persist, which can lead to an attachment disorder in adults as well. These conditions can have a highly detrimental impact on a person’s quality of life, but they are treatable. With effective professional care, adults who have attachment disorders can learn to manage their symptoms and take greater control of their thoughts