Health Assessment - What am I really feeling?

One of the most important steps in developing a treatment plan for a patient with psychosis is psychological testing. This process may sound intimidating, but similar to how medical tests like x-rays and lab work guide doctors in treating a patient,...

Therapy treatments for psychosis can vary depending on the individual patient and their symptoms. One common type of therapy is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What does CBT mean? For starters, the word cognitive refers to thought processes and behavioral refers to how thoughts cause a person to act. In this type of therapy, the clinician works with the patient to help connect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors...

Social support is vital to maintaining your physical and mental health. Close relationships and strong lines of communication with family and friends can help to reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being. If you have been diagnosed with a psychiatric...

For some people, recovering from mental illness involves taking medication to manage symptoms.  Medications are very good at helping with symptoms, but can also cause side effects, including weight gain.  This can be frustrating –  just as you begin...