As the quarantined spring turns into summer, the health of our minds – cooped up and buried in thoughts – should be of most importance. For many, mental health represents the absence of mental disorders or disabilities. However, the World Health Organization defines it as “a state of well-being in which an individual realizes…
Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Healthcare System offers care in a safe and nurturing environment for children and teens between the ages of five and 17. Licensed therapists, psychiatrists and qualified behavioral health providers are dedicated to improving the lives and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Outpatient therapy is also available across the state with options…
The BridgeWay Hospital is increasing its virtual healthcare options with the addition of its Tele-assessment service. With the Tele-assessment service, the BridgeWay will be able to virtually evaluate patients to determine the appropriate level of care. This service enables intake clinicians to remotely interview patients and interact with them in a secure manner. …
A research team at Northwestern University has developed a free cell phone app, IntelliCare, designed to treat depression. Studies by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) show a dramatic reduction in symptoms of IntelliCare app users as compared to those who take part in other methods or receive no treatment at all. …
At AY Magazine, we cover a wide variety of important topics that impact that lives of people across the state of Arkansas, from food to arts to health to the outdoors and more. But one of the most critical topics we cover is mental health. That’s why we dedicate a full magazine to the…
We love a party here at AY Media Group, and there’s one we want you to put on your calendars because we are all going. It’s February 13 at Cache Restaurant, and two things will happen that night. Our own Lisa Fischer, editor-at-large for AY About You will be honored, but also a light…
By Kami Tran, LPC, RPT, NCC Pediatrics Plus Counseling & Diagnostics Grief is personal and affects everyone differently. For the child and adolescent population, grief is often complex to identify. Common symptoms include sadness, anger, numbness, irritability, defiance, mood irregularity, depression and anxiety. For parents, the first step in helping your child overcome grief is…
by Dustin Jayroe It is an age-old psychological dilemma — nature vs. nurture — which debates the extent to which behavior is shaped. In the context, nature stands for inherited traits and genetics, whereas nurture applies to acquired traits, learned or conditioned over time. For too long, many of the stigmas attached to mental…
By Jane Dennis Even a holiday bursting with shiny ribbons, twinkling Christmas lights and stacks of gifts can arrive with its share of challenging, sad or anxiety-riddled moments. Not everything associated with holidays brings happiness and joy. An extra measure of stress can be piled on, whether yours is a one-parent, two-parent, extended,…
by Dwain Hebda When the subject is addiction, it doesn’t take a whole lot to get Dori Haddock rolling. As regional director for Bradford Health Services, a multi-phase substance abuse treatment company that also works in mental health, she sees daily the impact that addiction has on families from every sector of society. She’s…
