Benefits of Family & Couples Therapy
Life is complex and sometimes the challenges it presents can take a toll on our mental health and our relationships. Seeking therapy can be a transformative step toward healing and growth during these difficult times, and Psycamore offers this support for those residing in Mississippi. Family and couples therapy is vitally important in adapting to life with an ongoing mental health issue, fostering healthier relationships and support systems, or addressing mental health challenges successfully. To that end, Psycamore incorporates family and/or couples therapy into our treatment programs, where we specialize in guiding individuals and families toward happier, more fulfilling lives.…
How to Manage & Treat Anxiety
Anxiety can often feel like an overwhelming condition, leaving you exhausted, hopeless, and feeling helpless. if left unaddressed, it can wreak havoc on your life. We’re here to remind you that you’re not alone in this struggle! There are support systems, self-management techniques, and professional services that can be used to effectively manage and treat your anxiety. At Psycamore, we utilize various methods to address situational and chronic anxiety, and we’re here to share some of those strategies to help you find calm amid life’s storms. Understanding Anxiety When addressing any mental health concern, it’s helpful to understand a little…
What Conditions Can CBT Treat?
Many of us find ourselves making poor choices and displaying negative behaviors that have been unconsciously guided by our thoughts and feelings. We make decisions that do not serve us, or even that outright harm us or others around us. We may know we want to change this pattern but struggle to find the path to healing. If you find yourself desiring change, and wanting to establish a healthier, more beneficial pattern of behavior for your life, you may want to consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at Psycamore. How CBT Can Help You What is CBT? CBT focuses on the…
How to Get Treatment for Mental Health Issues
Recognizing and addressing mental health issues can be a daunting task, yet seeking professional treatment is essential for recovery and maintaining overall well-being. Finding the right treatment provider and understanding the steps involved in accessing treatment are important parts of the treatment process. If you're ready to address your mental health and live in the Jackson, MS area, Psycamore is a trusted mental health provider. We offer comprehensive care and support throughout your treatment journey. Here, we outline the steps to seeking mental health treatment and explore how Psycamore can assist you in your path to healing. What Do I…
Everything You Need to Know About Group Therapy
Group therapy sessions are an important part of Psycamore’s mental health program and treatment. Group therapy is an effective and widely embraced form of therapy that can be an incredibly enriching and insightful experience, spurring growth and healing on a deep level. Sharing experiences, knowing you’re not in this alone, and feeling supported by others who are facing similar concerns can accomplish much more than individual therapy alone. Yet sharing with others can also be scary. Knowing what to expect may help ease any anxieties you may have about the process. How Does Group Therapy Work? If you’re considering group…
SUICIDES IN THE US AND MISSISSIPPI: DISTURBING TRENDS
Sudhakar Madakasira, MD, DLFAPA Suicide is a terrible human tragedy and potentially preventable. As suicide rates have steadily increased over the past few decades, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was established in 2004 to provide 24/7 suicide crisis intervention and support via a toll-free telephonic hotline. The US Surgeon General in 2012 announced a National Strategy for Prevention of Suicides (1). Suicide prevention is becoming recognized as a public health responsibility rather than that of the clinical settings (2). A previous study reported that suicide was the tenth most common cause of death in Mississippi (MS) in 1996 and the…
How Do I Help My Child with Depression?
As a parent, you want nothing but the best for your child, and it can be crushing to watch your child struggle with depression. Depression can impact every aspect of your child's life (and thus your family life), from their mood and behavior to their academic performance and social interactions. It can be difficult to know how to help, and because depression can manifest in different ways, it can also be hard to identify. But you are not alone in this! Many families face mental health challenges and there are many tools and resources available to help you. Depression in…
“Who’s On Your Team?”
“Team Work makes the Dreams Work” a popular saying some of you may have recognized throughout the years. Its reference has been related to people working together to achieve more than they could individually and or independently. One could say that could not be a truer statement in terms of today’s prevalence in childhood mental health disorders. You’re not alone. A team approach — with families, healthcare professionals, mental health providers, educators, and social-emotional support sources all working together — we can change lives and outcomes during these formative years in our children’s lives. In today’s society we have come…
Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Programs: A Primer
Partial Hospitalization, sometimes referred to as “Day Hospital”, is neither an inpatient service nor a strict outpatient service, rather a mid-ground along the range of treatment intensity between the two traditional types of psychiatric services. Partial hospital programs (PHP) render acute care and intensive therapies as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization. They also provide transitional treatment between an inpatient episode and outpatient treatment in order to shorten inpatient length of stay andenhance potential for renewed productivity of the individual. They also function as a supplement to traditional outpatient treatment. Although required to be a core component of the Community Mental…
