8 Phases Behavioral Health, PLLC

11/11/2025

Today, and every day, we celebrate those brave men and women who choose to serve our Country by enlisting in military service. As most of us know, there is an extreme toll taken on our service people - while we see their physical scars, there are mental and emotional injuries that are more difficult to recognize. Please take a few minutes to see the below statistics surrounding Veterans and mental health. If you or a loved one is struggling, please visit us at www.8Phases.org so that we can pair you with a clinician to help unpack some of the things that are causing uneasiness. Be well today and always!

*Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Approximately 7% of all veterans will have PTSD at some point in their lives.
This rate is significantly higher among those with combat exposure; for instance, some studies suggest that 20% to 30% of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans may experience PTSD.

*Depression: Depression is a common mental health disorder among veterans. The diagnosis rate is about 14% overall. Younger veterans (ages 18-25 and 26-54) report higher rates of major depressive episodes compared to their non-veteran counterparts in the same age brackets.
*Substance Use Disorders (SUDs): Veterans are at an increased risk for SUDs. Alcohol is the primary substance for 65% of veterans entering treatment centers, nearly double the rate of civilians. High combat exposure is linked to a greater risk of problematic alcohol use.
*Comorbidity: Mental health conditions often co-occur. For example, among veterans with SUDs who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, 63% also had PTSD.
*Su***de: This remains a severe issue. In 2022, there were 6,407 veteran su***des in the U.S., averaging 17.6 deaths per day. Veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by su***de than the non-veteran U.S. adult population.
*Barriers to Care: A significant number of veterans with an assessed mental health need do not seek care, often because they do not perceive a need for services or due to stigma. However those that do use VA services and services outside the VA, generally experience positive outcomes and improved mental health outcomes.

08/26/2025

Teen dating isn’t as scary as you may think. By laying the framework of what is appropriate, acceptable, and healthy, teens can having dating relationships where their parents are involved. As parents, we need to foster open communication with our kids, especially in those critical teen years, when they are flooded with alternatives to your family values. Building a trusting, honest relationship with your teen allows your voice to have an impact on their dating choices.

08/14/2025

“I turned out ok!” The statement heard ‘round the world from those attempting to justify carrying on/passing on unhealthy parenting habits. Parenting is not for the faint at heart, so we MUST do it with intentionality. We repeat or replace the things we experienced in childhood, so please carefully consider overall the impact the actions had on you. Then ask if we’ve learned a better way since 1913. We should seek to improve with each generation and be open to challenging what’s familiar with what’s favorable for success. Most times, we just don’t know what to do instead. And that’s ok. Seek support with a knowledgeable provider to learn alternatives to some things that need to be left in the past.
We CAN give our children more and better than we had.

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08/08/2025

When faced with leaning on luck, we release a degree of power and capacity to impact our own lives. With a thought of learning lessons and implementing changes, we take an active role in the things that impact us- within our control.
Cognitive shifts toward responsibility, ownership, and power over oneself can alter the outcomes we experience. Take charge of the results in life you can. Don't leave it to Chantelle- or luck.

07/28/2025

“What you want to be doesn’t change what you are without work.” Iron Flame

Rebecca Yarros’ character Felix said it perfectly! We must remember that our desires to be different/better doesn’t create a new us without effort. We should remember that we are the ones that get us to our goals but there are messengers and teachers along the way to support our efforts. Connect with us here at 8 Phases to be just that needed support and guiding voice to achieve your goals and becoming a better you.

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