You’ve been under too much stress for too long. You’re constantly exhausted and starting to feel some detachment or resentment. You question the value of your contributions, and you struggle to manage tasks as effectively as you used to. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing burnout. Being burnt out is not a mental
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Carolina Dunes provides structured inpatient treatment in Leland, North Carolina, for patients with serious mental health concerns and dual diagnosis disorders. Our patients include adolescents, adults, and older adults who are experiencing acute psychiatric needs. We value honesty and respect, part of which includes being transparent about what we offer. Getting Started From the first
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Managing a mental health disorder can be completely exhausting and overwhelming. Not only does a person feel pressure to do all of the things other people around them seem to be doing, but they also need to stay on top of their mental health symptoms. Sometimes, it can feel like a bit too much, and
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Men and women often experience the same mental health conditions in different ways, and treating their conditions may require different approaches. Recognizing the signs of mental illness early and responding appropriately can not only make it easier for a person to receive treatment and recover from mental health disorders, but it may even save their
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The more adversity a group of people experiences, the more likely it is that the people in that group are to develop mental health concerns. As we enter June, the month when the LGBT+ community celebrates Pride, it is important to remember the challenges that those celebrating experience as a result of their sexual orientation
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Even parents whose children don’t have mental health conditions sometimes struggle to let go as their child approaches adulthood. If you have a child with a mental health diagnosis, the idea of their transition to adulthood may be even more terrifying and uncertain. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health, in Leland, North Carolina, we know it’s
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Spring is in full swing, and summer will be here before we know it. If you or your child has a mental health diagnosis, you might have mixed feelings about summer. It’s a season that can bring fresh opportunities to manage your conditions better, but it can also be a time that is more trying
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It’s so hard, watching someone you love suffer. It can be tempting sometimes to step in and protect them. Unfortunately, this attempt to help a person who is important to you can actually cause them harm. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health, in Leland, North Carolina, we help families learn how to provide support without enabling
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Medication and therapy are powerful tools for managing mental health, but self-care is also an important way people with mental health diagnoses can manage their symptoms. One self-care tool patients often find helpful is yoga, which combines meditation and exercise. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health, in Leland, North Carolina, we encourage patients to explore different
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April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is not a mental health disorder, but it does contribute to mental illnesses and can be a symptom of mental health struggles. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health, in Leland, North Carolina, we help our patients find ways to manage stress, as part of their overall mental and physical health
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