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5 Simple Ways to Avoid the Holiday Blues
The holiday season is here, and you may be feeling joyful and happy. Or you may be feeling stressed out, lonely, and depressed. For many people, this time of year can be difficult. You may feel overwhelmed by your to-do … Continue reading
Psychological Aspects of Addiction
Drug and alcohol abuse can offer an escape to people who are looking for a rush or a numbing sensation. Addiction clearly takes a visible toll on the body, but what people don’t realize is that addiction has many psychological … Continue reading
Sunrise Palms: A New Resource for Behavioral Health
When you think of hospitals, you may initially think of your physical health—broken bones, heart issues, emergency needs, and other ailments. However, mental health can often be just as important as physical health, and often the two affect one another. … Continue reading
Handling Grief after the Loss of a Loved One
There is nothing easy about loss. It’s painful and causes us to experience myriad emotions. After losing a loved one, it is important to remember that the healing will take time and, while you will never forget that person, the … Continue reading
Categories: Behavioral Health
Tags: Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, bereavement, coping, death, grief, hospitals Miami-Dade, support group
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How Our Dual Diagnosis Program Works
In behavioral health, there are people who suffer from chemical dependency, people who suffer from mental disorders, and people who suffer from both. In fact, about 50 percent of patients with severe mental health disorders are also affected by substance … Continue reading
Am I Really Depressed?
We’ve all had bad days or times when we felt a little down or blue. But you may wonder if what you’re feeling is more serious than that. How do you know when you’re suffering from depression? More than just … Continue reading
Categories: Behavioral Health
Tags: antidepressants, Aventura Hospital, depression, hospitals Miami-Dade, mental health, psychotherapy
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