The holiday season is full of fun and memorable experiences but can be stressful for many parents. In addition to regular obligations, parents may stress about financial issues due to so many expenses happening in such little time. Throw in the other hustle and bustle of...
As behavioral health professionals at ViewPoint, we often see teens struggling with mental illness. While it's essential to be aware of mental health issues all year, Mental Illness Awareness Month is when we can focus on increasing public awareness and education about this issue. One of...
Over the years, mental health issues, such as suicidal thoughts, have been taken much more seriously than in the past. It’s a step in the right direction, as no one wants to see their loved one struggle with mental health issues. If it’s expected that someone...
Pride Month gets more and more celebrated around the United States in June. What started as a parade celebration in New York City in 1970 has started to grow all around the world. At ViewPoint, we know how special this can be for past and...
Have you, or a loved one, been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? This diagnosis can lead to a lot of confusion as you struggle to understand just what the disorder is and how it may affect your life and your family. Other questions may arise regarding what...
The month of April became Autism Awareness Month in 1970. Since then, anyone touched by autism has spent the month attempting to raise additional awareness for this challenging issue that affects entire families. ViewPoint Center, an inpatient mental health treatment and assessment hospital, has a...
Good mental health and good nutrition are significantly linked. The truth is that the food we eat directly impacts our experiences in our bodies mentally and physically. However, this is not always a perspective that is popularly promoted. When we think of nutrition, we often think...
According to current statistics, about 4% of young people aged 13-18 suffer from some form of eating disorder, those being bulimia, anorexia, or binge-eating. Of this group of teens, over 90% are young girls who continue to struggle with their obsession with weight. In a...
Also referred to as the 'winter blues,' Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is essentially a category of depression typified by its recurring seasonal pattern. The symptoms of this disorder last roughly about 4 to 5 months each year. In the United States, the individuals afflicted with...
Dealing with teenagers coming through at Viewpoint, we have noticed an impact on mental health connected to social media. While there are some benefits to learning technical skills and forming connections through this new type of technology, there are negatives that we must treat as...