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The Unseen Connection: The Impact of a Healthy Diet on Mental Health

The bond between mental health and nutrition is often overlooked in contemporary discussions on health. However, growing evidence from both clinical and scientific research suggest that what we consume plays a significant role in not only shaping our physical health, but also our mental state. A healthy diet, packed with the right mix of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other essential nutrients, can bolster our mental wellbeing and mitigate the risks associated with mental health disorders.

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Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a chronic condition that affects roughly 2-3% of the world's population. At its core, OCD is characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and the corresponding behaviors (compulsions) carried out in an attempt to alleviate the anxiety caused by these obsessions.

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Understanding Gender Dysphoria

Gender dysphoria is a condition where a person experiences a marked and persistent discomfort with their gender identity. This condition affects people from all walks of life, and it can have significant impacts on their mental health and wellbeing.

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4 Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that affects about 40 million people worldwide. Sometimes referred to as manic-depression, is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels that affect a person’s ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

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7 Tips To Finding A Mental Health Provider

Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being, and seeking help from a mental health professional can be an essential step towards better mental wellness. However, finding the right provider can be overwhelming and daunting. With so many options available, it can be challenging to know where to start. Keep reading and learn 7 tips to finding a mental-health provider.

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PTSD Not Just For Soldiers

For some the notion that “time heals all” does not apply. Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly associated with veterans and those exposed to war. However, PTSD can develop in any one at any age, following an experienced or witnessed terrifying event.

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Different Types of Therapy

Accepting the diagnosis of a mental illness can cultivate many emotions. Often used as an adjunct to medication, therapy offers the safe space and support that will benefit you on your mental wellness journey. Like medication the world of psychotherapy can seem vast and confusing to those new to it, which is why it is important to educate yourself on the most commonly practiced forms.

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National Depression Education and Awareness Month

October is finally here time for apple orchards, warm cider and children to pick out their Halloween costumes. Autumn is indeed a special time not only because of harvest festivities but, also because October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month.

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“Difficult” Personality or Personality Disorder?

If you were asked to describe yourself, what characteristics do you choose? You may describe yourself as “warm”, “fun” or may be “no nonsense” and “assertive”. These traits all describe your personality. Our personality remains fairly consistent throughout our life. Unfortunately with personality disorders that is not necessarily the case.

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Can’t Sleep? Everything You Need to Know About Insomnia

“Whatever helps you sleep at night” a witty comment used in conversation, but for some a stressful question they spend hours every night trying to figure out. Almost anything can cause an occasional night of tossing and turning: pain, a snoring spouse, situational stress or even excitement. Sleepless nights are often infrequent as their causes quickly resolve. However, if you find that your sleepless nights have turned life into one long day or you lay awake at night stressed about losing sleep, you may be experiencing insomnia.

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Is Coffee Contributing to Your Anxiety ?

Coffee, we love the flavors, the warmth, and most importantly we love the boost of energy it gives us in the morning. We are sorry to say that this cozy beverage may be worsening your anxiety. If we remove the delicious mocha powder, varieties of sweet flavored syrups, foam, and cream, what are we left with? Savory black coffee and a cup full of caffeine.

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5 Ways to Prepare For Your First Visit With A Psychiatrist

So you finally made the appointment that you have been putting off for a while, you are going to see a psychiatric doctor. Being well prepared for your initial evaluation will help you get the most out of the visit. Your mental health is worth investing a little extra time and energy. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your first visit with your psychiatric provider.

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Anti-Depression

Depression can not only negatively alter how you feel, but also the way you think and interact with the world and people around you. If you are experiencing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness or possibly thinking of harming yourself, your psychiatric provider may recommend an antidepressant. We have highlighted the Top 3 most commonly prescribed classes of antidepressants.

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Mindfulness Meditation

“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” ― Amit Ray

Have you ever really lived in the moment? In a world that never sleeps not many people have time to think about “smelling the roses”. Mindfulness encourages you to be intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the present moment. Rooted in 2,500-year-old Buddhist meditation teachings, western mindfulness practices has made its way into mainstream science and medicine. Helping to treat a variety of conditions from depression, anxiety, and substance use to chronic disease and pain.

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Therapy: Talk The Talk

Psychotherapy, the official umbrella term mental health professionals use. Your mind may already be envisioning “the couch” and recurrent questions of “how did that make you feel?” At face value yes, therapy can be like that. However, therapy is more than just couches and potentially uncomfortable questions. It is a real treatment technique with real data proving how beneficial it can be.

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5 Major Benefits Of Concierge Medicine

Can you recall the last doctors appointment you had where your wait time wasn’t longer than the actual appointment? No? Us either. Concierge care is an alternative to the traditional care delivery model typically found in most psychiatric offices.

To help you better understand the benefits of our concierge model we have outlined five characteristics that places Metamorphosis Psychcierge above the rest.

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AKA Functional Depression

Known to mental health professionals as persistent depressive disorder (PDD), this condition is often misunderstood as the “minor” depression. But, to those living with this condition the ever persistent feeling of emptiness is everything but minor.

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The 411 on the 988 Hot Line

Suicide, among the leading causes of death in Americans, in 2020 it ranked twelfth, but it is NOT inevitable for anyone which is why prevention is so important. Crisis lines exist to prevent suicides and save lives however, many citizens do not understand how they work.

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Anxiety Disorder?

Anxiety, Stress, Worry, Nervousness

No matter what word you use to describe the butterflies in your stomach we’ve all been there. But, how can you tell if your anxiety is normal or if you have an anxiety disorder.

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