Trauma-based & Family Psychotherapy For Angry, Anxious, Depressed, and Frustrated Families
A lot of people have probably heard the term “nervous breakdown.” The term is used often in a mainstream manner. The term is also used to describe a psychotic break or loss of touch with reality following a stressful or traumatic event. Not only are adults …
The mental health system is guilty of using unnecessary jargon and diagnostic language to communicate with parents, families, individuals, and caregivers. For example, NOS is often connected to a so-called diagnosis when an individual does not fully fit the diagnostic category. NOS means None Otherwise …
Age is often a barrier to families seeking mental health treatment for their loved ones. If an individual is age 14 or 16 in some states and countries, they can reject treatment (medical and mental health). I often give parents the example of our alcohol …
