Contrary to popular belief, having a mental illness is not something you are condemned to live with your whole life. But it can leave you feeling hopeless and believing you won’t ever get better.
We believe you can heal.
Mental illness is a general term for a change in the functioning and behavior of the brain. This results in an unbalanced mental state commonly experienced as distress and intense emotional suffering. They are often caused by past trauma, unhealthy coping strategies, or improper physical conditions.
Mental illnesses can affect anyone and commonly affect 1 in 5 adults worldwide.
But it doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Unfortunately, social influences guide us and our children to believe otherwise.
You can heal through:
Self-reflection and mindfulness involve bringing awareness to our thoughts, experiences, and triggers that bring on anxious, depressive thoughts or other mental health symptoms. One can better understand their mental illness and where it may stem from by asking questions.
HEALTHY QUESTIONS TO ASK TO BETTER UNDERSTAND YOUR MENTAL ILLNESS:
THERAPY CAN BE A VERY EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR MANAGING AND OVERCOMING MENTAL ILLNESS.
An experienced therapist will:
Finally, your therapist can help identify whether medication, in conjunction with therapy, may be beneficial to include in your treatment.
Please know that receiving a mental health diagnosis is not a life sentence. There are strategies you can learn to better manage it and we certainly believe you can overcome it.
Here is What Our Team of Therapists Want You to Know About Mental Health.
Are you or a loved one struggling? Do you feel you are not in the mental state you desire? We have a team of experienced therapists who can speak with you about potential treatment plan options. Just complete the brief form below to request a FREE Phone Consultation. One of our team members will reach out to learn more about your situation and discuss whether Creative Counseling Center is a good fit for your needs. We hope to hear from you soon.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Teri Karjala is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the founder and Executive Director of Creative Counseling Center, LLC. Working in the field since 1999, Teri and her team of therapists specializes in counseling for those who have experienced trauma. They work with children as young as age 2, as well as teens and adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and couples.
If you have questions about counseling, would like to find out if counseling could help you or a loved one, or are interested in learning more about our services, just complete the brief form below to request a Free Phone Consultation. A member of our team will contact you shortly. After a brief conversation, we'll determine together whether our practice is right for you and which therapist may be best suited for your specific circumstance.
Finding the right therapist, one you click with, is less about the therapist's experience and qualifications and more about the therapist's personality. So let's talk. Let us match you with a therapist you have a high likelihood of clicking with.
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