Three Oaks Behavioral Health

05/12/2025

"We all experience anxiety sometimes—and chances are, we're quite familiar with the way it manifests physically (think sweaty palms, a racing heart, sometimes even itchy hives). But have you ever wondered what's actually going on in your brain when you have anxiety?" Click the link below to learn about the neuroscience of anxiety, including what's happening in the mind, the effects of anxiety on the brain, and effective ways to cope.

Ever wonder how feeling anxious, especially in the long term, affects the way your brain functions? Here we explain the effect your anxiety has on your brain.

05/08/2025

Looking for more than weekly therapy but less than our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), which meets 5 days per week? Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) may be the perfect fit for you. Meeting Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am to 12pm, our IOP program allows an individual to maintain their daily responsibilities while also receiving comprehensive care geared towards recovery. The program focuses on individuals aged 18+ struggling with mental health issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depressive, trauma, and personality disorders. Interested in learning more? Call Three Oaks today at (601) 991-3080.

05/01/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is focused on embracing and sharing our mental health struggles in the hope of empowering others to do the same. The theme of NAMI's organization is "In Every Story, There's Strength." Mental health journeys are unique, but the strength found within them is universal. This theme highlights the resilience and diverse experiences that shape mental health journeys and celebrates the power of storytelling to fuel connection, understanding, and hope for those navigating their own mental health path.

04/23/2025

April is Stress Awareness Month! Practicing the "four As" is a healthy way to cope with stressors in life.
The four As are: avoid, alter, accept, and adapt.
Avoid unnecessary stress.
Alter the situation.
Accept the things you cannot change.
Adapt to the stressor.
Click on the link below to explore more about effective stress management skills.

Overwhelmed by stress? You don't have to be. These stress management techniques and strategies can help you reduce stress and regain your emotional balance.

04/07/2025

Today is World Health Day! Every aspect of life is impacted by health, from longevity to happiness. Let this be a reminder of the beauty of taking care of ourselves and each other. Here's to health, in all of its forms.

03/14/2025

Today is World Sleep Day! Sleep is crucial for various reasons, impacting nearly every type of tissue and system in the body. Given its wide-ranging benefits for both mental and physical health, prioritizing adequate sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. World Sleep Society outlines the road to better sleep in the graphic below. If poor sleep persists, reach out to a therapist or psychiatrist for additional guidance!

03/08/2025

Happy International Women’s Day! Today is a global celebration of women all over the world. Research has shown that gender inequality can have a negative impact on women's mental health. Women who experience gender discrimination or harassment are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and stress than women who do not. So, on March 8th, take time to acknowledge and express gratitude towards the women who have had a positive impact on you 💜

01/17/2025

First created by Dr. Bill Hettler, the wellness wheel outlines eight dimensions of wellness as markers to help individuals live a healthy life filled with value and meaning. Experts believe that in order to have optimal well-being, you should tend to all eight domains, and the wellness wheel is a visual way to evaluate and assess this. Take a moment to rank your level of functioning in each dimension of health as either low, moderate, or high. Then, consider ways to redistribute your energy in order to care for each dimension with intension.

01/13/2025

January is Mental Wellness Month! "Your mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. It also affects your ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life’s setbacks and hardships." Click on the link below to read more and learn how to cultivate mental wellness!

Want to feel better? These self-help strategies and tips will help you boost mood, build resilience, and strengthen your mental health.

01/02/2025

How do you practice self-love? Click on the link below to learn about seven tried and true ways to form and maintain a healthy relationship with YOU.

Learn how to start loving yourself with these 7 steps to self-love. Plus, 20+ practices to cultivate self-love and self-compassion when it feels impossible.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!!! The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation defines self-love as a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological, and spiritual growth. Self-love means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. It means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others. Self-love means not settling for less than you deserve. So, what if you made loving yourself the goal of 2025?

12/31/2024

"Whether it’s to lose weight, get out of debt, pursue a coveted hobby, socialize more, or something else, for many, making New Year's resolutions is part of the festivities. And with so many people committing to goals for the new year, the hope and optimism that change can happen is in the air. The reality is, however, that over 90% of New Year’s resolutions will be abandoned within just a few months." Why is this? Click on the link to learn more about why resolutions usually don't stick and how to create lasting change beyond the first few months of the new year.

Many people make New Year's resolutions but few keep them. Learn the psychology behind why our resolutions fail and what we can do to meet our goals instead.