Knowlton Mental Health

03/18/2025

When seeking mental health support, it’s important to know who does what. Here’s a breakdown:

🔹 Therapist – A broad term for professionals (e.g., counselors, social workers, psychologists) who provide therapy to help with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. They do not prescribe medication.

🔹 Psychiatrist/PMHNP –
• Psychiatrist: A medical doctor (M.D. or D.O.) who diagnoses mental health conditions and prescribes medication. Some also provide therapy, but many focus on medication management.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): An advanced practice nurse who specializes in mental health and can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and provide therapy in some cases.

🔹 Psychologist – Holds a Ph.D. or Psy.D. and specializes in therapy, psychological testing, and research. They cannot prescribe medication (except in a few states with special training).

The best choice depends on your needs—therapy, medication, or both! Often, these professionals work together to provide the best care. 💙

02/13/2024

❄️ Embracing the Snowy Bliss ❄️

Let's make the most of this snow day and dive into all the joy it brings! Whether it's building a snowman, sipping on hot cocoa, or cuddling up with a good book by the fireplace, there's something magical about snow days. So let your inner child out to play and share with me what you love most about these chilly adventures! ❄️✨

09/15/2023

Approximately 132 die from su***de EVERY DAY!

September is su***de prevention and awareness month. As we move into the colder months, many people will experience worsening moods, often times developing depression referred to as seasonal affective disorder.

Light therapy is one way found to help with these moods, also consider therapy, along with medication!

We have medications that are used to treat SAD, along with other antidepressants that can help! Many people take these medications just during the fall and winter, and by spring and summer they come off them as their mood naturally improves again.

Please reach out to us at www.Knowltonmh.com if you think medication could help you to feel better!

Please reach out to the crisis hotline by calling or texting 988 if you are feeling suicidal.

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08/31/2023

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our assistant Jen! Jen is a vital part of our team and we would be lost without her!

Happy Birthday Jen! We appreciate you!

08/26/2023

Today is National Dog day!! 🐶

These are our two dogs, Simcoe and Citra! They are both 5 years old, and they are Australian shepherds.

Share pictures of your dogs in the comments, because dogs make most things better, right?!?

07/14/2023

We have officially been in business for one year!!

We have learned and grown a lot since then and we thank you all for your support!

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07/09/2023

Coping skills are very important to have to help in those situations where you feel anxiety or depression taking over.

What are your favorite coping skills? I love to go for a run and listen to music when I’m overly stressed or anxious!

05/08/2023

We are excited to announce that we have added an office in York, PA.

Starting June 5th, we will have limited availability for in person appointments. Virtual appointments are still available. Let our office staff know if you would like to be seen in person.

Ready to improve your mental health? Please fill out our secure form on our website

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04/25/2023

April is Autisim awareness month!

What is Autism?

Autism is a developmental disability that affects the way people experience the world. This may include differences in processing senses, thinking, physically moving, communicating, socializing and going about daily living.

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One misconception is that those with autism lack empathy. This comes from the fact that they often don’t know what people are feeling unless they tell them, because they may not be good at reading body language or other kinds of subtle cues.

Please share some autism misconceptions you know to help educate!