If you’ve tried to schedule an appointment with a therapist lately, you may have been disappointed to learn that instead of setting up an appointment, you were added to a waitlist. Or maybe you were added to a waitlist several weeks ago and still haven’t heard back about scheduling an appointment. What’s the deal!?!
Ever since March 2020 (what huge, life-changing thing happened that month?!), healthcare workers have made the switch to offering more telehealth options for patients. There are all kinds of video call services (Zoom, Skype, Facetime, etc.) and traditional phone call options to choose from.
In a recent documentary series titled, The Me You Can’t See, Oprah Winfrey shared the stories of people who struggle with their mental health. One of the stories she shares is that of Prince Harry who speaks about a form of therapy called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Going to a therapist for medication is like going to a urologist with a broken arm – you’ll probably leave with a referral to another provider but no medication and this won’t be the fastest route for addressing your problem. Read on for a breakdown of different types of mental health providers and what services they do and do not provide.
If you want better mental health, there’s no need to completely overhaul your life. Wellness results from taking small steps and maintaining them over time. Since the change has to start somewhere, I’d like to challenge you to try seven new things, one each day next week, toward improving your mental health.
May is Mental Health Month. Throughout the month, we’re providing some helpful tips for all age groups on ways to help support your mental health. Mental health in the teen years can be tricky as adolescents are going through so many physical, emotional, and social changes at one time. Here are some ideas for making it a little easier to cope with all those big changes.
Everyone reacts to trauma differently. There’s no right or wrong way to feel after a traumatic experience, but it is important to know when to seek help.
The teenage years are a whirlwind of emotions and experiences. It’s a time of incredible growth, but also a period when teens may struggle mental health challenges. Dr. Todd Porter, a pediatrician, and Kathy Nelson, a behavioral health therapist, both at Quincy Medical Group, help parents and teens navigate this crucial stage. For Mental Health Awareness Month, they share some guidance for families.
The ongoing COVID pandemic has affected us all in one way or another. These times have brought many challenges, which can significantly impact all aspects of your life, including your job.
Memory loss is a common concern for many individuals, often leading to worries about Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. Marianne McClain, PsyD, Adult Neuropsychologist with Quincy Medical Group (QMG) and the QMG Memory Clinic, emphasizes that memory loss does not always indicate a progressive condition.