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What is Substance Use Disorder?

December 3, 2021
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

November 24, 2021
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

November 23, 2021
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

November 17, 2021
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

November 15, 2021
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

November 1, 2021
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. ...

How Interpersonal Effectiveness Improves Your Relationships

November 1, 2021
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

October 11, 2021
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...

8 Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress

September 10, 2021
The Nystrom & Associates provider consulted for this article is Lisa Dee, LMFT, Clinic Site Director, DBT Team Lead, Certified DBT Clinician.   What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a way of connecting to the present moment through the awareness of our...

5 Common Myths About OCD

September 9, 2021
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...