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Top Mental Health Self-Care Tips for Men
Despite its wide prevalence, mental health is still often stigmatized and misunderstood, leading to many forgoing treatment or practicing proactive…
Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center - Lighting the Way for Our Patients
We excel as the most comprehensive treatment program in the country for patients who struggle with mood and anxiety and trauma-related disorders.
My Mental Health Does Not Define Me
"To maintain my mental health, I continue to see my therapist weekly, stay active through dancing, and I volunteer at an animal shelter. Having a dog…
Pathlight Housewarming Party ft. Hope for the Day
With the rising need for more comprehensive, specialized mental health services, Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, formerly Pathlight Behavioral…
Dr. Thomas Joiner Discusses Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Thomas Joiner, Ph.D, Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Psychology Clinic at Florida State University, talks with Eating Recovery Center…
It’s My Party & I’ll Cry If I Want To: The Truth About Navigating Losses & Grief
Grief and loss. Is there an easy way to talk about them? All of us at some point in our lives will experience the power of these two short words.
Living with OCD During COVID-19
Thirty years ago, mental health wasn't as prominent as it is now, therefore I'm not sure my family even knew how much I was suffering. Years later,…
How to Practice Self-Care During the Coronavirus
With more and more people staying indoors and "social distancing" themselves from others, we're talking about one important aspect of being…
Behavioral Health: Treatment Options for Children and Teens
A family-based treatment model is such a necessary component to treatment that we require parents (or surrogate others) to participate in our…
No One Signs Your Cast
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. In this episode, we speak to Shay about his struggle with mental health issues and receiving the same level of…
Reduce Depression and Anxiety, Even in the Most Difficult Moments
You can change unhealthy patterns of behavior that lead to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Get on the path of recovery today with Eating…
Family Involvement in Mental Health Treatment: Q&A with Allison K. Chase, PhD, CEDS
The ERC/Pathlight family of programs acknowledge the importance of family involvement in treatment for eating, mood and anxiety disorders. Allison K.…
Transgender Mental Health: Offering Support - Zach Rawlings
October is National Coming Out Month so we are encouraging our trans friends to come out of the closet about their mental health issues and eating…
I Attempted Suicide: How My Spirituality Saved Me
I personally think spirituality is a part of each of our beings. It has been the difference in my life and has walked me back from the place where I…
Does Nature Heal?
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. In this episode Jennifer Pharr Davis shares how her experience backpacking taught her about self-awareness,…
Unusual Suspect: What Role does Temperament Play in the Development of a Mental Health Disorder?
Mental health professionals may wonder how much of a role temperament plays in the development of mental health issues. Lara Schuster Effland…
What is Neurodiversity?
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. In this episode we hear from author Alisa Kennedy Jones and learn about the world around us through…
How to Cope with Anxiety, Depression and PTSD
Join us for this enlightening episode as we hear from McCall Dempsey as she shares the process of choosing to stay in eating disorder recovery even in…
More Than My OCD - Moving Beyond Compulsion
Join us as we journey with Sunnie Gruwell through the process of dividing her own identity from that of the disorder. Along the way, we'll discover…
Living With Bipolar
Discover the upending world of Bipolar and learn how Ana Agarrat has found a new sense of equilibrium and purpose in her life through a strong support…
Good Grief
Check out our podcast, Mental Note. The holidays are not always Hallmark-card-perfect. Sometimes they are just as much a reminder of who we have lost…
Mental Health: How Honesty Can Break Us Out of Isolation - Ana Agarrat
Think about it: Life would be so much more real and honest if we could just express our vulnerabilities and struggles more openly! But, unfortunately,…
“Good Grief” – Jeana Cost
I recently read a People magazine article featuring Sheryl Sandberg that said "Grief is a crash course in perspective." Out of all the cliché grief…
Instagram and Pretty Little Liars Star Troian Bellisario Team Up to Talk About Mental Illness
Those us who are familiar with mental health illnesses know that oftentimes sufferers mask their symptoms. Nowhere is that more true than in social…
“You Must Be Crazy:” 4 Myths About Mental Illness - Kristie Nichols
Despite the prevalence of mental illness, there are still so many misconceptions about what it means to live with one. So, today, I'll break down four…
A Highly Effective Approach to Treating Anxiety and Mood Issues
With time, you can eventually learn how to simply acknowledge your thoughts, be curious about them and let the negative ones while you go about your…
Mental Health Awareness Month: Let’s Break the Stigma - Hannah Mittleman & Lara Schuster Effland
Improved access to mental health treatment starts with awareness. Reduce stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month with tips from ERC Pathlight,…
3 Ways Mindfulness Supports Depression and Anxiety Recovery - Dr. Gina Picchiotti
Mindfulness is generally associated with lasting improvements in social, emotional, mental, and physical health. Here are three specific benefits of a…
3 Ways We Armor Up to Avoid Shame - and How It Impacts Recovery
With words of wisdom from Brene Brown, Jennifer Lombardi explains the three types of "armor" we put on on to avoid feeling fear, shame, and…
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