Over the course of the last few weeks, reports of mass violence and shootings have plagued the news. Although people are resilient and often bounce back after difficult times, these events nearly always interrupt our sense of order and safety. The impact often extends to individuals who live far outside of the affected area with…
If a friend or family member you know is living with PTSD, it can be difficult to know how to help them. The great news is that there are many things you can do to help make their life easier. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health diagnosis that is triggered by experiencing or…
What does the scientific evidence say? Systematic reviews have confirmed that, while peer support and clinical practice typically perform fairly equally on traditional outcome measures like rehospitalization and relapse, peer support scores better in areas related to the recovery process.1 In particular, peer support tends to offer greater levels of self‐efficacy, empowerment, and engagement.2 This mechanism of…
Outpatient treatment is a type of mental health care provided to individuals who do not require inpatient hospitalization. While it isn’t exactly a type of therapy, it’s a general term that covers ongoing treatment outside of a hospital. It’s less disruptive to daily life as inpatient care, as patients can continue working, going to school,…
The occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, in refugees is high, with some studies estimating that there are tens of thousands of resettled refugees living with PTSD. These individuals have experienced traumatic events such as war, persecution, and displacement, which can lead to a range of symptoms, including flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety. These symptoms can…
Idaho welcomes hundreds of refugees each year. These families have fled unimaginable circumstances and left behind communities, houses, belongings, culture, and more. When arriving in Idaho for resettlement, many are exhausted and traumatized and in need of many kinds of support–especially mental health support. We work with refugee families at A Body & Mind Health…
According to the World Health Organization, refugee children are at a higher risk for mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These issues can severely impact a child’s development and future. At A Body and Mind Health Services, we understand the many factors that can affect the mental health of…
It is easy to overlook things that have always been there. For some of us, it is hard to imagine not having a roof over our heads or going to sleep at night not knowing if you can return to the same place tomorrow. For others, it is simply reality. The challenges that people suffering from homelessness face…
Since the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in the number of people experiencing mental health concerns. The influx has drawn main-stream attention and helped bring awareness to the importance of mental health. Since the pandemic, many of us have made healthy lifestyle changes to proactively nurture our mental…
In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory recognizing that mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people — with up to one in five children ages three to 17 in the U.S. having a mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral disorder. The Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),…
