Can EMDR Trigger Seizures?
358 words|1.8 min read|What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has been shown to be effective in treating trauma-related disorders like PTSD, anxiety and depression. [...]
The Benefits of CBT During and After Incarceration
771 words|3.9 min read|Most everyone is familiar with the concept of talk therapy – you seek out a counselor and chat with them about your life, your struggles, [...]
A Closer Look at the Details of Long-Term Residential Treatment
923 words|4.6 min read|Long-term residential treatment is a unique recovery opportunity for individuals struggling with substance abuse. Three of our directors from Pyramid Healthcare Hammonton detox and [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Psychiatry vs Psychology
731 words|3.7 min read|So you’ve begun looking into mental health care and have discovered there are more than just a couple of ways to start taking your [...]
How to Determine if You Need Therapy or Psychiatry
723 words|3.6 min read|When you decide to start seeking help for your mental health, you might be surprised at how many options are out there. While this [...]
Top 4 Signs You Need Residential Treatment for A Cocaine or Meth Addiction
942 words|4.7 min read|If you’re wondering if you need professional help, there’s never a wrong time to reach out for their services. Deciding to seek professional help is [...]
What You Can Expect in Residential Rehab
958 words|4.8 min read|Embarking on the road to recovery is not for the faint of heart, but it does abundantly reward those who commit to the journey [...]
What to Expect in Your First Mental Health Counseling Session
786 words|3.9 min read|The importance of mental health — and mental health care — is finally being recognized. Awareness is spreading around about just how damaging the [...]
Treating Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder and Addiction
733 words|3.7 min read|It’s not uncommon to struggle with mental health and addiction at the same time. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that around [...]
Can Many Benefit from MRT Programs?
715 words|3.6 min read|Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is a method of therapeutic treatment which traditionally targeted individuals within the criminal justice system for the sake of increasing [...]
Mental Health Assessment Tools You’ll Want to Know About
797 words|4 min read|It’s a common misconception that when you receive treatment for mental health, you’ll be lying on a couch, chatting with a therapist. In reality, mental [...]
Understanding Benzodiazepines and the Treatment Necessary to Overcome an Addiction
839 words|4.2 min read|What starts as a prescription to treat anxiety can sometimes spiral into a Benzodiazepine addiction. If you’ve found yourself struggling to control your taking of [...]
Everything You Need to Consider When Adding Methadone to Your Treatment Plan
810 words|4.1 min read|Overcoming an opioid addiction can feel like an impossible feat. While the journey will surely have its challenges, with the right treatment there is hope [...]
The Strategies, Effectiveness and Differences in Family Counseling and Family Intervention
842 words|4.2 min read|Situations which affect a family unit can be devastating and over-arching. Frequently, the conflict or problem, such as a mental health issue or a situation [...]
What Does Evidence-Based Mean in Behavioral Healthcare?
520 words|2.6 min read|In behavioral health, it is very common to hear the term “evidence-based.” Evidence-based means that an approach is supported with scientific evidence and extensive research. [...]
Why is Family Counseling Effective?
750 words|3.8 min read|Therapy isn’t just for individuals or couples going through tough times. When families experience hardship or traumatic events together, it sometimes takes an objective third [...]