Understanding Vicarious Trauma Understanding vicarious trauma means learning how caring too much can quietly hurt you. When you hear other people’s pain every day, like therapists, nurses, or even caregivers do, your brain starts holding that pain like it’s your own. It’s like catching emotional smoke from someone else’s fire. Over time, it wears you […]
Is ADHD Considered a Mental Health Disorder? Is ADHD considered a mental health disorder? That question confuses a lot of people, even the ones living with it. ADHD isn’t about being lazy or wild. It’s a real condition that starts in the brain and affects everything from school to friendships. In fact, many kids and […]
Living with a Bipolar Spouse: What to Expect and How to Cope Living with a bipolar spouse can feel like you’re loving two different people in one body. Some days, they’re vibrant and energetic, other days, you’re tiptoeing around silence or storms. It’s not just emotional; it touches everything, sleep, money, parenting, even trust. If […]
How to Cope with Your Adult Child’s Mental Illness How to cope with your adult child’s mental illness is something no parent ever plans to learn, but many quietly struggle with. It’s hard watching your child battle bipolar mood swings or shut down from severe anxiety, especially when they say, “I’m fine.” You’re not alone. […]
How To Get Through Borderline Personality Disorder Rage People who have borderline personality disorder (BPD) may exhibit a range of intense emotions, including extreme anger. Commonly referred to as BPD rage, this powerful reaction can be a source of considerable distress, both to the person who has the condition and to those who care about […]
Borderline vs Histrionic Personality Disorder Borderline vs Histrionic Personality Disorder sounds like a mouthful, but it really comes down to emotions that feel too big and relationships that feel too hard. Some people feel terrified you’ll leave them, that’s often borderline. Others want everyone’s attention, that’s usually histrionic. These patterns aren’t just personality quirks. They […]
There’s no question that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can undermine a person’s ability to make progress in school and in other areas that require sustained focus and effort. However, this condition is included in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). So, is ADHD a learning disability or a mental […]
How do mood stabilizers work? Understanding the function, benefits, and potential drawbacks of these medications can help you make informed decisions about your treatment, or about the care of a family member. If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health begin your journey today! Call us now or head to our admissions […]
Having a sibling with a mental illness can have profound effects on both the affected sibling and their family members, particularly their siblings. The emotional, social, and financial impacts of having a mentally ill sibling can be significant and complex. By learning more about how mental illness affects siblings, it can help families determine the […]
Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) changes how a person functions in the world. They feel controlled by their intrusive thoughts and non-stop behaviors and wonder if they will ever find a way to reduce them. Can OCD go away? New View Wellness in Atlanta explores this mental health disorder that can baffle those who have […]
