by CommIntern | Oct 14, 2020 | Mental Health Resources
WHat IS PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder is considered a disorder of non-recovery, meaning that clients can recover from traumatic events, but have been unable to do so due to cognitive, somatic, and emotional reasons. Everyone will feel stress after experiencing... 
by Shelly Long | Aug 19, 2020 | Client Experiences, Mental Health Resources, News
Meet Jill Jill was a previous Family Houston client who sought help again during COVID-19 as she was overcome by nervousness, anxiety, and panic. Jill and her counselor decided Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy was the best route for Jill.... 
by Shelly Long | Jul 31, 2020 | Basic Needs Resources, Mental Health Resources, News, Parent Resources
Daily routines for children and adults have drastically changed over the last few months due COVID-19. Health precautions and social distancing measures meant that students had to complete their school year remotely – away from their friends and teachers. Not... 
by JeSean Johnson | Jul 23, 2020 | Mental Health Resources, News, Parent Resources
WHAT IS ADHD?ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. WHO DOES ADHD MOST COMMONLY AFFECT?Children are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, especially male children. Statistics... 
by Shelly Long | Jun 27, 2020 | Mental Health Resources, News, Veteran Resources
How Veterans Can Get Help to Combat PTSD Bringing awareness to mental health disorders can provide veterans with the help they need through a variety of therapeutic treatments By JeSean Johnson According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, between... 
by JeSean Johnson | Jun 19, 2020 | Mental Health Resources, News
Teen Dating Violence (TDV) TDV is a type of intimate partner violence and can occur in one of 4 ways: Physical violence Sexual violence Psychological aggression Stalking Only 33% of teens in a violent relationship tell someone. Many adolescents only associate abuse...