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What is Substance Use Disorder?
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Debra Erickson, MA, LADC, Outpatient Therapist.
Did you know that 1 in 12 American adults have a substance use disorder (SUD)?
SUD is a mental health disorder that involves the...
Trauma & PTSD
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Diana Ramone, MSW, LICSW, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Outpatient Therapist.
Trauma is a person’s psychological response to a stressful or disturbing experience. Typically, traumatic experiences are sudden and unpredictable. There are several distinct types of trauma –...
The 3 Categories of Schizophrenia Symptoms
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Crystal Skenandore, LPC, Outpatient Therapist.
Schizophrenia is a severe, chronic mental health disorder that changes a person’s thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Usually, symptoms first appear in...
How to Help a Loved One With Depression
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Madi Mixdorf, LGSW, DBT and Outpatient Therapist.
Do you know someone who suffers from depression?
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people. Madi...
Men’s Mental Health: What You Need to Know
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Nic Brave, MS, LPCC, Clinic Director, Outpatient Therapist.
It’s no secret that whether you’re a man or a woman, your mental health is important. While mental...
4 Anxiety-Related Negative Thought Patterns
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Jennifer Bosch, MSW, LGSW, Outpatient Therapist.
Negative thinking patterns are clinically known as cognitive distortions. These patterns are often extreme, inaccurate ways of thinking.
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How Interpersonal Effectiveness Improves Your Relationships
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Stephanie Fish, MS, LMFT, DBT Team Lead.
Communication (or interpersonal) skills are some of the most important skills you can learn. We interact with many people throughout...
How to Cope with Life Transitions
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Sabrena Plath, LGSW, MSW, Outpatient Therapist.
Change in life is inevitable. Whether you’re in a new relationship, graduating college, or moving – life transitions occur often. However, even if you’re experiencing positive changes, they can be hard to cope with. Added stress - whether that...
5 Common Myths About OCD
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Hailie Kallembach, MSW, LICSW, Outpatient Therapist.
While about 1 in 100 adults has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in the United States, it is a condition that is often misunderstood. Most people have heard about...