- by Carolina Dunes
Mental health is as essential as physical health. Why? Because mental illnesses are so common in the United States that in 2020 nearly one in five American adults — or...
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- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
If you have ever over-indulged in junk food and it made you feel sick or you felt better when you ate a hot cup of soup while recovering from a...
- by Carolina Dunes
Men and women who are at an advanced age can still suffer from various mental and behavioral health disorders. This is often a forgotten aspect of those who are at...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
You had a difficult week, and it feels like every possible thing went wrong. There are many different strategies you could use to process your feelings, one of which would...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Scientific research supports what pet owners already know to be true; animals are good for our health. Aside from giving unconditional, judgment-free love, furry companions improve our lives in a...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Watching someone you love struggle with mental illness, can cause feelings of hopelessness. Sometimes, it might seem like there is nothing you can do to help them. While you may...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Many people feel uncomfortable discussing suicide with their loved ones. The idea of someone you care about taking their own life is distressing. Many people often avoid the topic, out...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
Whenever there is a mass shooting, it seems to be followed by people demanding better access to mental health services. While many Americans need improved access to mental health support,...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
People often use the words “lonely” and “isolated” interchangeably, and while they frequently occur together, they are two different problems. At Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, we...
- by Jackie Hammers-Crowell
If you snooze you lose…or maybe you don’t. Scientists have found that people who don’t sleep well are likely to see a negative impact on their mental and physical health....
