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Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Free Webinar) January 16th, 2025 at 12:00PM CST OCD manifests differently in different people – and involves much more than anxiety about germs or compulsions to clean. This one-hour webinar provides an accessible guide to understanding this often-misunderstood diagnosis, including symptoms of OCD, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms in this one-hour seminar sponsored by United Way of Central Iowa. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gzxRWbXg

Did you know that over 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from TMJ disorders? This month, let’s raise awareness about TMJ health and its impact on daily life. 🦷 What is TMJ? TMJ (temporomandibular joint) connects your jaw to your skull, and disorders can lead to pain, discomfort, and difficulty with jaw movement. Here are some ways to get involved: 💬 Share your TMJ journey to raise awareness. 🧘♀️ Practice stress-relief techniques that may help reduce symptoms. 👩⚕️ Consult with a TMJ specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment options. Together, we can promote understanding and support for those affected by TMJ disorders. Let’s spread the word! 💙 #MondayMindful #TMJAwarenessMonth #TMJDisorder #JawHealth #TMJD #TMD #TMJ #SupportAndAwareness #SpreadTheWord #SupportAndAwareness #TMJCare #physicaltherapy #tmjspecialists #tmjexperts #MillerTMJDocs #MillerConciergePT 

Please READ, LEARN, and SHARE! Often children & young adults battling PANS/PANDAS are #misdiagnosed with #mentalhealth and #tic disorders. #LOOK for underlying triggers #Strep, #Flu, #Pneumonia, #COVID, #lymedisease, etc... When diagnosed and treated properly, these children HEAL. #healingispossible #pansandpandas, #awareness #mentalhealth #hope #health #support #jbcfund

Today is #NationalPTSDAwarenessDay! According to a meta-analysis, patients who had #ProlongedExposure (PE) therapy fared better on #PTSD symptoms than 86% of patients from control groups (citation below). Learn more about our trauma treatments on our website: https://lnkd.in/e9BEP2-p #trauma #treatment #therapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters Powers M. B., Halpern J. M., Ferenschak M. P., Gillihan S. J., Foa E. B. (2010). A meta-analytic review of prolonged exposure for posttraumatic stress disorder. Clin. Psychol. Rev. 30, 635–641. 10.1016/j.cpr.2010.04.007

There’s a lot of information when we discuss Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Explaining our program can be a mouthful too! Here is a cheat sheet for MassFAS services, to learn more about us and to share with others. #fasd #massfas #disabilityawareness 🧠🧑🏫😊

Creating #Awareness around #mentalhealth is really needed. #mentalhealthawareness #posttraumaticstressdisorderawarenessmonth

Individuals, who are at clinical high risk of developing psychosis CHR-P while they expose to early psychological interventions, which include, not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, reduction high risk family and social stressful atmospheres, social skills training, humanistic and interpersonal psychotherapies, early signs and CHR-P will be improved, preventing real episodes of diagnosed psychosis, therefore early psychological interventions EPI need to be on clinical area as a first line treatment for CHR-P research and clinical guidelines say, though antipsychotic medications could be used, but unwanted side effects occured, thus they are not recommended as a first line treatment, research also says, however clinicians need to be well trained to handle early psychological modalities of interventions for CHR, based on clinical case conceptualization, many thanks for the American Psychiatric Association for elaborating such a clinical essential matter.

Unveiling the Truth about Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Discover why hypermobility spectrum disorders, including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (HEDS), are more common than previously believed. Learn about the diagnostic criteria for HEDS and the shocking statistics that suggest this condition may affect one in 29 people. Stay informed and understand the prevalence of this often overlooked disorder. #HypermobilitySpectrumDisorders #HEDS #EDS #RareDisease #HealthAwareness #MedicalDiscoveries #ChronicIllness #InvisibleDisabilities #HealthEducation #ResearchUpdates

Creating awareness about post-traumatic disorders is essential. #mentalhealthawareness is a must because people don't know it until they hear or read about it. #unitedcommunitysolutions #posttraumaticstressdisorderawarenessmonth #mentalhealthawareness #posttraumaticstressdisorder

Increased awareness of overlapping symptoms that are associated with bipolar disorder can lead to reduced time to receive the proper diagnosis. Receiving the right diagnosis and treatment is key to help people with bipolar disorder lead healthy and active lives. Learn more from the Patient and Family Guide to the CANMAT and ISBD Guidelines on the Management of Bipolar Disorder: https://lnkd.in/gRiuKMEi