In today’s fast-paced world, achieving a restful night’s sleep can often feel like a luxury rather than a necessity. Sleep deprivation, a widespread concern, can wreak havoc on both your physical and mental health. We will delve into the various symptoms of sleep deprivation and explore its connections with mood disorders, while also offering guidance […]
✨ Give yourself space too… ✨ In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s crucial to remember that taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical well-being. We often get caught up in the demands and pressures around us, forgetting to pause and prioritize our own mental […]
Do You or a Loved One Suffer from Depression and Anxiety? At Valenta, we understand the pain of living with depression and anxiety. That’s why we’ve designed our Intensive Outpatient Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program to help adults and adolescents find relief and recovery. The program is based on the latest research on depression and […]
Topics or experiences that create emotional distress or discomfort are known as “emotional triggers.” Emotional triggers ‘alert’ us – they let us know what is important to us, and which aspects of our lives may be unsatisfying, frustrating or disturbing. Triggers let us know which areas of our mind or body require nurturing, attuning, and […]
While we sincerely hope you will reach out to your therapist or loved ones, Valenta Mental Health for professional help, we know that sometimes it’s not convenient to do that. Things you can do to help manage the stress and anxiety of COVID-19 Minimize reading, watching, or listening to media that increases feelings of excessive […]
Many COVID-19 survivors are at greater risk of developing mental illness, psychiatrists said on Monday after a large study found 20% of those infected with the coronavirus are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within 90 days. Anxiety, depression and insomnia were most common among recovered COVID-19 patients in the study who developed mental health problems. […]
Depression is not just feeling sad. Depression is not being ungrateful. We don’t help a depressed person by telling them not to worry about a troubling issue. We don’t help a depressed person by pointing out all the things they ought to be grateful for. Helpful Acronym S – Sadness/depressed mood I – […]
Valenta’s nutritional program encourages patients to reclaim their power to make healthy choices that support their individual goals for eating disorder recovery. The nutrition philosophy at Valenta embodies an “all foods fit” approach that encourages patients to incorporate foods from all food groups. Patients are exposed to an assortment of cuisines, which encourages them to […]
For many people the holidays are a time of joy; for people with eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia, however, the holidays can bring a tremendous amount of stress, anxiety, and fear. Since most holidays are centered on the subject of food, such events are often anxiety ridden for those with eating […]
Are you concerned that your teenager may be experiencing more than just the normal teenage growing pains? Have you wondered if they may actually be experiencing Depression? Teens with Depression don’t necessarily appear sad. Irritability, anger, and agitation may be the most prominent symptoms. Depression goes beyond moodiness; it is a serious health problem. Fortunately, […]