Prism Community Mental Health

05/27/2024

It is important for us to acknowledge the mental health struggles members of the LGBTQ community goes through. You are not alone, and we are here for you. We take LGBTQ mental health seriously, as we would anyone coming to our practice for help. Remember, don't be afraid to reach out, we can help.

04/22/2024

There has been a marked increase in self-diagnosis in teens and young adults. Though it's alright to manage symptoms you may be experiencing, self-diagnosing often brings more harm than good. Think of it like going onto google to look up why you have a headache and you come away thinking you have brain cancer. You have caused yourself more stress and anxiety. Similarly with mental health, it's important to speak to a professional who can help you get the correct diagnosis so you're engaging in proper symptom management instead of potential exacerbation.

04/05/2024

04/04/2024

Depression is another one of the most common mental illnesses experienced by the population. It can be managed through the implementation of therapy, coping skills, and medication when necessary. You are not alone, we are here for you. Don't be afraid to reach out to get the help you need.

03/16/2024

Today, we're providing a little psychoeducation on Borderline Personality Disorder. It's a relatively common mental disorder and cannot be diagnosed in anyone under the age of 18. Medication is found to be infective in treating those with BPD, so therapeutic modalities like DBT or ACT are helpful, with DBT being the most successful.

02/29/2024

The veteran population has a great need for mental health services, services we here at Prism Community Mental Health are happy to and can provide. Please feel free to reach out, and we'll get you connected with a competent provider to help you with your needs

02/13/2024

Not only is anxiety one of the more common mental illnesses, it also is often co-occurring with depression. The good news is, anxiety is highly treatable through professional care with therapy, learning coping skills coping skills, and medication if necessary.

02/02/2024

Mindfulness is about orienting yourself to the here and now, living in your present instead of your past and future. Mindfulness can help you recognize your emotional and physical state. By practicing various mindfulness techniques, you can reorient and refocus your mind. It gets easier and easier with practice. Do any of these mindfulness methods speak to you? Which could you use in your life right now?

01/22/2024

Last week, we made a post about the various types of personal boundaries one can have. But let's go a little more in depth with what kinds of boundaries you may have. Today, we'll focus on porous, rigid, and healthy boundaries. You may find that you have a combination of each in various places in your life, such as with friends, family, or at work. Take a moment to assess these various boundaries. Where do you have rigid, porous, or healthy boundaries in your life?

01/21/2024

So, it's still the New Year. Perhaps one of your resolutions is to set better boundaries. Boundaries are important, not only do they help you protect your peace, but they can also lead to having healthier relationships. Throughout the next couple weeks, there will be a new post about boundaries and how to set them effectively. Today, we will look at the various types of personal boundaries that exist. What are some of your personal boundaries?