Depression is a severe mental health condition that can profoundly impact an individual’s life. It can be difficult to understand depressive disorders and even more challenging to know how to help someone with depression. That’s why people need to take the time to learn about mood disorders, their causes, and most importantly, ways they can…
If you or a loved one is dealing with mental health issues, know you are not alone. In 2018, nearly 48 million Americans had a mental health issue. Further, of that number, more than 9 million suffered from a co-occurring disorder, simultaneously having a substance abuse issue and another mental health issue. What’s clear is…
In America and throughout the world, mental health issues are common. These issues may be minor or temporary. However, all too often, mental health problems are prolonged and severe. For example, if you experience a single depression episode, your general health may be fine. On the other hand, multiple depressive episodes over a short period…
Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is a serious health condition that produces extreme tiredness and pain. The syndrome can also lead to other significant problems. One of the less well-known risks in people with CFS is stimulant addiction. There are a couple of potential explanations for the link between fatigue and addiction to stimulants. For…
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a mental health disorder that causes a person to remember or experience feelings from past traumatic experiences. This can be a debilitating condition that causes a wide range of symptoms, often impacting every facet of life. At Springfield Wellness Center, we may be able to provide you with the…
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is one of the lesser common brain injuries that can occur during football and other traumatic brain injury accidents. This condition describes brain degeneration that often is attributed to repeated head traumas. If your loved one has been diagnosed with a football-induced CTE, our team at Springfield Wellness Center may be…
Chronic stress often leads to physical, emotional, and mental health problems that get worse over time. At Springfield Wellness Center, we provide treatment that works to determine the cause of your chronic stress to develop a successful treatment plan. We offer a wide range of treatment options for those dealing with chronic stress, with or without…
When you find yourself experiencing the symptoms of depression, things can feel hopeless. But they don’t have to be that way. You can get back to feeling hopeful again when you get the help and support you need. No matter whether you’ve only been feeling depressed for a little while or it’s been ongoing for…
Having a mental health condition can be difficult and troubling, and can keep you from doing all the things in life you want to accomplish. By asking yourself, do I have PTSD, you can take the first, important step toward having a better future. At Springfield Wellness Center, you can get the help you need…
The triggers of an anxiety attack can be strong and very upsetting. They can also be different for everyone, making them difficult to get a handle on sometimes. However, with the right help and support, you can find ways to get past your triggers and deal with them more effectively. Avoiding them is nice, but…