An Overview Of Mental Illness
Mental health is the foundation for emotions, thinking, and learning. It’s also key to relationships with family members or friends as well as personal emotional well-being which can affect society at large in many ways.
Mental illnesses are a group of serious health conditions that involve changes in a person’s emotions, thinking, and behaviors (or a combination). They cause distress and problems in all aspects of life, including social activities such as work/school, or relationships/interactions with family and friends. Mental disorders do not discriminate, as these conditions can affect anyone regardless of their age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Some people may have a pre-existing mental illness, but for many, it is often difficult to recognize the signs and symptoms, as they don’t always appear the same way for everyone, and may be similar to other types of conditions. until later on when they start affecting all aspects of your daily life.
Sadly, the percentage of adults with a mental illness who do not receive treatment has increased. There are many reasons for the demand for help not being met, including stigma (feelings of shame, guilt, and fear), financial burden, and other reasons such as denial.
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Prevalence Of Mental Disorders
Mental conditions are extremely prevalent, and in 2019, nearly 52 million people or 1 in 5 (20%) of adults throughout the United States experienced some form of it in their lifetime. Mental illnesses include many different conditions that vary in degree of severity, ranging from mild to moderate to severe. Three-fourths of individuals develop a mental disorder by the age of 24. Women are up to 40% more likely than men.
Luckily, mental disorders are diagnosable and can be treated with professional help and care. The vast majority of individuals with mental illness can continue to successfully function in their daily lives.
What We Treat
At Lido Wellness Center, we’re a leading provider of mental and behavioral health services. Our care and treatment solutions have been proven to help patients manage and overcome their illnesses.
Our team understands that while many people may be suffering from mental illness, everyone may not be doing so in the same manner.
Whether you are battling a mental health disorder such as anxiety and depression, enduring a stressful period in life, or aren’t sure what you need but know something is wrong, we’re here to help. You don’t have to feel isolated and alone any longer. Know, that having a mental illness is nothing to be embarrassed by or ashamed of.
As your health needs are most important to us, we will give you the tools and resources necessary to be able to lead more stable lives with less struggle. Our mental health specialists and medical professionals offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a variety of mental health conditions including:
Therapy For Mental Health Disorders
Overcoming mental illness is a challenge. To help cope with mental health issues, talking with a therapist or counselor can help you deal with negative thoughts, behaviors, symptoms, and stressors.
Mental health counseling isn’t just for people who struggle with mental illness, but for anyone in need, or who has concerns about their mental state. Whether you are dealing with stress in your life, relationship problems, or anything else that weighs on one’s mind; therapy for mental health has been proven to be a successful treatment method for mental illness.
What To Expect During Therapy
During therapy, people will receive an educational experience where they learn more about themselves, including their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Individuals will gain new life and coping skills to help educate them on how to best handle triggers and concerns when they arise and alleviate the burden so that they don’t take over your life any longer.
In addition, during mental health counseling, people will learn information related to their conditions, and others, such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. As a result, they can gain a better understanding of the treatment options available to them.
Psychotherapy helps people with mental disorders with the following:
- Understand the behaviors, emotions, and thoughts that contribute to their illness and learn how to modify them.
- Identify any life events, such as a death in the family, trauma, loss of a job or relationship that may be contributing to the root of their mental health issues, and learn how to confront them head-on.
- Learn healthier ways to address problems with coping techniques and problem-solving skills.
- Learn to work better with others and communicate more effectively.
- Regain confidence/self-esteem, and a sense of control and happiness in life.
There are many different types of evidence-based therapies that have been effective when used to help people with mental health issues. Traditional methods and alternative holistic therapies such as yoga and meditation have been effective for individuals who may not respond well to just medication and conventional forms of treatment. Lido Wellness offers the following types of therapy for mental health treatment:
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