When Medication Might Help Your Child — and How to Talk About It (includes a quiz)
Deciding whether your child might benefit from medication is one of the harder calls a parent makes. The good news is that this is one …
Anxiety
Can Anxiety Be Treated — And Will It Ever Go Away? (includes quiz)
If you’ve typed some version of this into a search bar at 2 a.m., you’re in good company. “Can anxiety be prevented?” “Is anxiety a …
Should I Start Taking Medication? Here’s How to Think It Through (includes quiz)
Wondering whether medication might help is a reasonable response to feeling stuck. There are practical, accessible ways to decide on a next step. You can …
EMDR therapy in Nashville: trauma-informed care at Athena Care
If you’ve researched EMDR and decided you want to try it, you’re probably looking for two things: a Nashville clinician who actually offers it, and …
How to Get Effective Counseling
Whether this is your first time seeking out mental health counseling, or you are already familiar with mental health services, here’s some information that will …
How Do I Stop (or Calm) a Panic Attack?
A panic attack can feel like your heart is slamming against your ribs for no clear reason, like suddenly gasping for air, or being gripped …
Common concerns about starting medication — And honest answers
Deciding whether to try medication for depression, anxiety, or ADHD is rarely a clean yes or no. It’s usually a tangle of hope and hesitation. …
Worried About Medication Side Effects?
Here is the good news: for most people, side effects are mild, often temporary, and very manageable. Even better, you are not doing this alone. …
Adolescent IOP near me: a parent’s guide to choosing the right teen program
If you’re searching for an adolescent IOP (intensive outpatient program) near you, you’ve probably already realized that weekly therapy isn’t enough for what your teen is dealing with, but a hospital or …
What Are the Symptoms of Anxiety — and Why Does It Feel Physical?
You’ve been sitting at your desk for an hour, heart pounding, stomach in knots, shoulders so tight they’re practically touching your ears. You haven’t run …