Reading Time: 3 Minutes Antidepressants are a class of medications used to treat depression and some anxiety disorders. The most common class of antidepressants is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, also known as SSRIs. Other examples of antidepressants include: – Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) – Atypical Antidepressants. – Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) – Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Antidepressants take approximately six […]
Mental Health
Embracing Your Inner Child: A Path to Improved Mental Health
Reading Time: 2 Minutes As we grow older, we often become more serious and focused on the demands of adult life. However, it’s important to remember the joy and wonder of childhood. Embracing your inner child can actually help improve your mental health by promoting creativity, playfulness, and self-expression. Creativity As children, we were encouraged to be creative and […]
How Fear and Anxiety Can Affect Our Everyday Wellbeing
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Feelings of worry, fear, and panic can be common in everyday life, especially when facing a stress-related situation or challenge. These feelings can be a natural defense mechanism our body experiences as a fight or flight response. However, when fear, worry, and panic become a prominent part of our daily lives, we may struggle with […]
Stress Awareness Month: Stress and Loneliness
Reading Time: 4 Minutes “Stress Awareness Month” has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. The last two years have been the most challenging we have faced, and in 2020, our services were overwhelmed by people who are struggling and seeking support. This year our theme is […]
Psychedelic Drugs for Mental Health Treatment?
Reading Time: 3 Minutes Psychedelic drugs, also known as hallucinogens, are classified into two types: classic (such as LSD, MDMA, ayahuasca, peyote, and psilocybin) and dissociative (such as PCP and ketamine). These drugs can alter an individual’s perceptions, moods, and thoughts. While these drugs are well-known for their recreational use, recent research has shown that they can help treat […]
Exposure to Light May Help Cure OCD
Reading Time: < 1 Minutes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Living a happy and fulfilling life with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a definite possibility. AKUA Mind & Body is here to help! We utilize a blended therapy approach to treat the whole person, taking mental and social factors into consideration, rather than treating just the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Our treatment program provides […]
Billie Eilish Discusses Her History with Depression and Suicide
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Billie Eilish Discusses Her History with Depression and Suicide the five-time Grammy award winner, became the youngest winner in history at 18 years old. But her journey was not easy. On the way to her big wins, Billie struggled with clinical depression and suicidal ideations and felt utterly alone in the world. “I was so […]
Enjoyable Activities During Quarantine
Reading Time: 4 Minutes One of the challenges after completing treatment for mental illness or substance use disorders is learning how to fill your leisure time. As most of us are under “stay at home” orders and are self-quarantining, we may have even more free time than before. As it is not advised to travel, attend in-person support groups, […]
Four Pillars of Mental Health: Physical, Cognitive, Emotional and Social
Reading Time: 4 Minutes A 4-Part Series throughout Mental Health Awareness Month. Part 1: The Relationship between Mental Health and Physical Health May is Mental Health Awareness Month. An entire month dedicated to raising awareness about mental health, nurturing our mental health, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health disorders. Our mental health is an encompassing dynamic state […]
Mind-Body-Spirit Practices To Conquer Anxiety
Reading Time: 4 Minutes Our mind, body, and spirit are interconnected, and we can manage our anxiety by practicing mindfulness, taking care of our bodies, and staying in touch with our spiritual health. “Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. It isn’t more complicated than that. It is opening to or receiving the present moment, pleasant […]