Embrace Psychiatric Wellness Center Blog

During the winter months, many people choose to observe special seasonal events and end up enjoying every minute of it. However, there is also a major dark side to this season; many people suffer from a low mood or even outright depression. If you have not been feeling like yourself lately, you may need to take action to support your mental health! How can you cope with seasonal depression in Westfield or even just the “winter blues”? Here are some tips that might help:

“Our lives are full of reasons to feel thankful. Sometimes we need to remember to notice them.” - Amanda Logan, Mayo Clinic

The holiday season is here! And with it comes both enjoyment and the stress all the festivities can also bring. Family gatherings, celebrations, and all the preparation, can fill us with joy, but also illicit feelings of sadness and amplify existing anxiety and depression we may be experiencing.

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, or learning that you are at an increased risk for developing the disease, can be one of the most distressing events a person will ever experience, according to the American Psychological Association. Suffering from the disease – and undergoing necessary treatment – can have a negative impact on a person’s physical and mental well-being. But having an increased awareness of how, why, and when breast cancer can pose challenges to a person’s mental well-being, may lead to better overall health and outcomes for survivors.

After graduating from the University of Delaware with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2021, Julianna decided to continue her education and has just begun her senior year at the University of Delaware, where she is working towards a Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner.

To complete her curriculum and required clinical hours – as well as gain valuable exposure – she has been working part time at Embrace Psychiatric Wellness Center while also completing her Master’s degree. At Embrace, she assists with new patient consultations to help them get connected with services such as genetic testing, as well as the right practitioners and therapist(s).

Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can interfere with your quality of life and your relationships with others. If you are struggling with this condition, it is certainly worth your time to seek professional help! But how can you find a psychiatrist or another care provider who fits your needs? This blog post provides some practical tips.

Many experts believe that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is woefully underdiagnosed among adults. That may be because ADHD can affect people in many different ways as they grow older, whereas the symptoms tend to be more obvious in children. What are some common signs of ADHD in adults, and how can you know if you should seek professional help? This blog post explains.

In a healthy relationship, both parties should feel free to be themselves. However, that is not an excuse for the absence of boundaries. Even the closest relationships benefit from an established set of guidelines and rules. Just what are boundaries, why are they so important for your mental health, and how can you establish them? This blog post explains.

When it comes to mental health, Embrace Psychiatric Wellness Center has many treatment solutions in one location, whether a patient requires Countless millions of people struggle with depression or major depressive episodes. This disorder can suck the color out of your life and make every day seem like a major obstacle. Fortunately, therapies are available that can help you see light and hope again! For many people, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective. What is CBT, and how might it help you cope with depression? This blog post explains.:

If you’ve taken two or more oral antidepressants and still experience symptoms of depression, you might have treatment-resistant depression (TRD).

If you or a loved one has TRD, you could benefit from adding SPRAVATO® to your current oral antidepressant.

At Embrace Psychiatric Wellness Center, we are proud to offer SPRAVATO® - the only FDA-approved nasal spray for Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). We are the largest certified SPRAVATO treatment center in the Westfield area.