5 Ways to Handle Holiday Stress
Despite the long-held belief that the holiday season is one filled with love, laughter, and joy, the reality is that the holidays bring their fair share and stress, anxiety, depression, and conflict. While you cannot always avoid all the emotions and situations that arise during this wonderful time of year, you can apply practical techniques for handling the stress associated with the holiday season. Psycamore is here to make sure you have all the tools you need to have a relaxed, enjoyable time this year! Tips for Managing Holiday Stress While you can’t always avoid the stress that comes with…
Everything You Need to Know About Holiday Stress
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At least that’s how the holiday seasons are usually portrayed. Yet for many people, the holidays are perhaps the most stressful and overwhelming time of the year. Between being filled with family expectations, financial pressure, and a busy life, it is so easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed during this period of time. Psycamore understands that holidays can be complicated and stressful. We are here so that you don’t have to face those feelings alone. Our mental health professionals are well-versed in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns that…
How to Help Your Child Cope with Separation Anxiety
Childhood brings its fair share of ups and downs as a natural part of the maturing process. Separation anxiety is a completely normal, expected phase in child development. However, separation anxiety can become overwhelming and may affect you and your child’s emotional well-being, daily life, and family dynamics. It can be incredibly emotional to see your child struggle every time you drop them off at school, leave for work, or even seek to enjoy a date night. The good news is that there are strategies you can implement to help your entire family, develop healthy coping skills and process separation…
Busting Myths About Depression
Depression affects millions of people worldwide every single day. It can be debilitating, robbing you of your livelihood, joy, and relationships. It’s important to seek treatment if your depression is affecting your daily life. Psycamore stands out as a beacon of hope for those struggling with depression in Mississippi. We create customized treatment plans that fit into your lifestyle and that address your particular needs. Most importantly, we are here to help you move through depression by minimizing the effects of depression, helping you learn more about depression, busting common depression misconceptions, and leading you toward a brighter future. Common…
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
If you are living with obsessive compulsive disorder, you may feel isolated and overwhelmed. The truth is that you are not alone and help is available. It takes just one step to reach out to mental health professionals who specialize in OCD and begin your journey towards recovery. In Mississippi, the team to help you manage OCD and live a full and healthy life is Psycamore. With mental health facilities across the great Magnolia state, equipped with experienced and professional Mental Health treatment teams, we are here as an important partner in your mental health journey. What is OCD? While…
10 Tips for Overcoming Panic Attacks
Panic attacks can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of your professional, social, and personal life. The mental health professionals at Psycamore understand the havoc panic attacks can wreak on your life and we are here to support you in finding the freedom you deserve. Effective Techniques for Managing and Preventing Panic Attacks We’re here to share some tips and techniques used to overcome anxiety attacks and reduce their intensity and frequency. Familiarize Yourself with Your Attacks: Get to know your anxiety attacks, inside and out. Work to identify your common triggers and understand the early signs of a panic attack…
Bipolar Disorder: Types & Treatment
The ups and downs that are a part of living with bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming and discouraging. Yet you need to know you are not alone on this journey! Besides your personal support system, there are treatment options and coping techniques that can help ease the challenges of life with bipolar disorder. Finding the right treatment center can make all the difference and pave the way to you living your best life. What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, more commonly known as manic-depressive disorder, is a mental health condition where a person may move between states of extreme emotional…
10 Recovery Strategies for PTSD & Healing from Trauma
Recovering from trauma is no small feat and it takes patience, time, and a willingness to explore deeply rooted emotions. Every person handles PTSD and trauma differently, and the healing process is no different - it is a personal process. As research and information has been gathered over the past several decades, some proven strategies for healing from trauma have emerged. Psycamore has spent years treating trauma survivors in Mississippi and employing a range of strategies that help our valued clients recover from trauma and go on to lead healthy, full lives. While they may differ slightly for each person,…
Tips for Better Sleep with Anxiety
Do you find yourself dreading bedtime? Are you experiencing mind racing, can’t sleep anxiety? These common sleep anxiety symptoms may simply be surface-level or could also be related to deeper issues that have not been addressed. For some, anxiety as you’re attempting to sleep may be connected to general anxiety disorder, depression, or other mental health concerns. Examining the connection between anxiety and insomnia can be a trying task but determining the root of your sleep anxiety is an important endeavor for your health. Psycamore is here as your supportive partner in exploring these aspects of your life and finding…
Alternative Treatments For Anxiety
If you experience anxiety, you’re not alone. In fact, anxiety is one of the most common ailments found across the globe. That doesn’t change the fact that it’s incredibly difficult to find relief and discovering natural remedies for treating anxiety can prove even more challenging. A common question we get at Psycamore is can anxiety be treated without medication? There are some natural remedies that may help provide the much-deserved relief you’ve been seeking. Natural Remedies for Reducing Anxiety Anxiety treatment can require ample patience and being willing to test various approaches to discover what works best for you. Some…
