Bipolar Bonding and Healing through Animal Therapy
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by Summit Staff
2w ago
Bipolar Bonding and Healing through Animal Therapy For individuals dealing with severe bipolar disorder, animal therapy can help them further the healing process beyond the traditional treatment environment. Patients with complex psychiatric issues require integrative, multifaceted treatment approaches to improve every aspect of their well-being. Animal-assisted therapy has an extensive range of benefits, such as improving social skills, communication skills, and coping abilities, reducing mental distress, depression, anxiety, and loneliness, enhancing empathetic skills, and decreasing blood p ..read more
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Mental Health Facilities in Peachtree City, GA
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by Summit Staff
2w ago
8 Top Mental Health Facilities in Peachtree City, GA Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County, located south of Atlanta. Known for its unique fixation with golf carts, there is an extensive network of golf cart paths spanning over 90 miles and specific golf cart parking spots at most shopping complexes and schools. Peachtree City has been named “One of America’s Best Suburbs,” a fact the city takes pride in with its motto: Plan to Stay. Despite this, 13.5% of adults in Fayette County experience frequent mental distress, with an average of 12 suicide deaths per year. Mental health f ..read more
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An Underestimated Form of Bullying: How Emotional Intimidation Can Affect You
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by Summit Staff
3w ago
An Underestimated Form of Bullying: How Emotional Intimidation Can Affect You Emotional intimidation, an element of emotional abuse and bullying, involves methods an individual uses to get what they want by making another feel afraid, small, and helpless. Though the term “bullying” suggests this tactic is limited to the playground, emotional intimidation can occur in adult relationships as well. Emotional intimidation robs the victim of their independence, and prolonged exposure to these situations can cause lasting psychological scars. Victims often don’t recognize what is occurring when it f ..read more
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Meth and Bipolar Disorder: Understanding the Risks and Interactions
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by Summit Staff
1M ago
Meth and Bipolar Disorder: Understanding the Risks and Interactions Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a potent central nervous system stimulant that has significant neurochemical effects, particularly on dopamine pathways. The intersection of meth and bipolar disorder presents a complex challenge for mental health professionals.  Research indicates that meth use can exacerbate the symptoms of bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of mania and depression.  The combined administration of meth and other substances ..read more
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Alcohol Self-Assessment: Am I An Alcoholic?
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by Summit Staff
1M ago
Though alcohol is legal and considered relatively harmless in moderation, there are dangers associated with consuming too much alcohol. The culture surrounding alcohol consumption promotes excess, and this can make it hard to determine the line between having a good time and the beginning of alcohol dependence. Alcohol includes wine, beer, and hard liquor. The substance slows down mental and body processes, which may cause people to say or do things they normally wouldn’t while sober. For those who regularly engage in alcohol consumption or overindulge when they do drink, this can lead to prob ..read more
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Mental Health Facilities in Sandy Springs, GA
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by Summit Staff
1M ago
6 Top Mental Health Facilities in Sandy Springs, GA Sandy Springs, part of the metro Atlanta area, is Georgia’s 7th most populous city. The city hosts several corporate headquarters and over 100,000 residents. The southern area of Sandy Springs is located in what Atlanta residents call “ITP,” or inside the perimeter, the portion of metro Atlanta surrounded by I-285. Despite the busy environment, Sandy Springs residents are struggling with rising mental illness rates. 5.6% of adults in the area experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, and even caregivers themselves are facing bu ..read more
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Mental Health Facilities in Peachtree Corners, GA
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by Summit Staff
1M ago
6 Top Mental Health Facilities in Peachtree Corners, GA Peachtree Corners is the largest city in Gwinnett County, with over 42,000 residents. It is the only north Atlanta city developed as a planned community instead of through urban sprawl and features a high concentration of businesses. Peachtree Corners annually hosts a festival called “Art on the Chattahoochee,” where residents can browse local artwork and listen to live performances. Although well-planned and full of activities, the area is ill-equipped to treat mental illness, with only 93.4 mental health providers per 100K population co ..read more
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Mental Health Facilities in Suwanee, GA
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by Summit Staff
1M ago
5 Top Mental Health Facilities in Suwanee, GA Suwanee, a Gwinnett County city next to the Chattahoochee River, was established in 1837. Native American tribes first inhabited the area, which has since grown into a city of over 20,000 residents. The town is conveniently near major interstates, sprawling suburbs, high-ranked schools, and many entertainment options. Even with so much to do, there is still a dark underbelly in this bustling city, as 14% of Gwinnett County adults report frequent mental distress. Top mental health facilities in Suwanee, GA, aim to provide Georgia residents with ment ..read more
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Mental Health Facilities in Kennesaw, GA
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by Summit Staff
1M ago
6 Top Mental Health Facilities in Kennesaw, GA The metro Atlanta suburb of Kennesaw, Georgia, was originally a shantytown for workers in the 1830s building the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Now a booming suburb with over 30,000 residents, the city is home to the second-largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw State University, with the largest freshman class in the state. As young adults deal with mounting pressure from college courses, issues with mental illness and substance abuse in the area are increasing. Although the university itself has begun tackling these issues among its students, r ..read more
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Mental Health Facilities in Marietta, GA
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by Summit Staff
2M ago
5 Top Mental Health Facilities in Marietta, GA Marietta, a north Atlanta suburb and the county seat of Cobb County, has a population of just over 60,000. This makes it one of Atlanta’s largest suburbs, and the proximity to the Georgia capital has created a bustling city center with enough distance to feel secluded. The city offers excellent schools, affordable housing, and beautiful mountain scenery. Despite these qualities, 5.6% of adults around Marietta experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, and the Cobb & Douglas Community Services Board treats approximately 6,000 resi ..read more
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