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Taking Care of Your Mental Health in Medical School
Being a medical student is tough. You’re studying long hours, under a lot of pressure, and constantly being bombarded with new information. It’s no wonder many medical students suffer from mental health problems like depression and anxiety. Studies have shown that medical students are more likely to suffer from mental health problems than the general …
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Help: I’m Having a Mental Breakdown
Help: I’m Having a Mental Breakdown If you feel like you are in danger of having a mental breakdown, it is essential to seek help from a professional who can assess your situation and provide you with the resources and support you need. If you think you or someone you know is having a mental …
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PTSD and Suicidal Ideation in Veterans
Trauma, PTSD, and suicidal ideation are all related. Understanding these relationships in veterans can help save a life. Helping someone who is feeling suicidal can be a daunting process. Always remember that your actions can potentially save a life. If you suspect someone’s feeling suicidal ideation, the best thing you can do is ask them directly. …
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Why Do I Feel Numb?
Feeling numb emotionally or lacking emotions can be a sign of many medical conditions. It can also be a side effect of certain drugs or even from alcohol abuse. If you feel numb and it is causing you to have feelings of isolation, emptiness or disconnect from others, there are mental health and addiction treatments …
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Mental Health and Bullying
When thinking about children getting bullied, we often think of pushing, hitting, black and blue marks and a hurt ego. However, bullying plays a much deeper role in a child than just the physical damage that can be done. In fact, in many cases, bullying is more emotional and mental abuse, than physical abuse. Even …
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What to Say to a Person Who is Suicidal
If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you know someone who is suicidal. It’s important to know how to talk to them and how to keep them safe. The most important thing to remember is you need to buy some time until the person can get professional help. You should do …
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October Is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
The National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month is in October. This is a time to raise awareness about depression and other mental illnesses. One in five adults in the United States experiences a mental health disorder in any given year, but only 41% of those people receive treatment. That’s why it’s so important to …
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Inspirational Stories of Recovery
There are so many inspirational stories of recovery, millions actually. It can be tough to pinpoint just a few. However, by sharing these stories of recovery, our Sylvia Brafman team is hoping to inspire you or your loved one who has an addiction or mental health disorder to reach out for help. We know that …
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What Are ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)?
The things that happen to us in our childhood do define us in our adulthood. Unfortunately, some children will experience ACES (adverse childhood experiences). The more of these they experience, the more difficult it could be for them to get past these things. Sometimes, people who struggle with ACES will even turn to alcohol and …
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National Recovery Month – Recovery is Possible
Addiction is a mental health disorder that millions of people struggle with. However, our Sylvia Brafman team wants you to know that recovery is possible. Whether you suffer from an opioid, alcohol or other drug addiction, treatment is available for you, so you can finally regain control over your life. Before we dive into helping …
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Bipolar vs BPD
Bipolar vs BPD is something that should be discussed more often. First of all, there is a confusion that bipolar disorder and BPD are the same thing. Bipolar disorder is BD and borderline personality disorder is BPD. These are both mental health illnesses that include drastic mood changes. However, BD is a mood disorder and …
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What is a Mental Breakdown?
What is a Mental Breakdown? A mental breakdown describes a time frame when someone is under intense emotional or mental distress. Sometimes, this comes on slowly and other times it comes on quickly. During this time frame, the person is not able to function well in their daily life. In the past, a mental breakdown …
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Best Depression Treatment Centers
Do you have a loved one who is struggling with depression? If so, it is important to try to help them find the best depression treatment centers as soon as possible. The longer they struggle and feel alone with their depression, the less hope they are likely to have. With this being said, there are many great …
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Through the Archway with Peter Marinelli joins The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center
TAMARAC, Fla. , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center announced today the expansion of its treatment offerings with the acquisition of Through the Archway, a leading spiritual immersion program focused on treating addiction and alcoholism. Led by Mr. Peter Marinelli and his wife, Mrs. Marion Marinelli, the revamped Through the Archway program will complement Sylvia Brafman’s core mental health curriculum. Sylvia …
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When To Seek Help For Anxiety
Just like all other emotions, anxiety is a normal reaction to things in life. For example, you might become anxious when you have a job interview coming up, are meeting someone new, have financial issues or have big plans to make. Everyone feels anxiety from time to time. However, anxiety can also be quite debilitating, …
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