The Problem With Overdiagnosis in Psychiatry
The Problem With Overdiagnosis in Psychiatry Posted by Terry Krekorian, MD Posted on May 25, 2021 Categories: Treatment At PCH, we witness the problems caused by overdiagnosing mental issues on a daily basis. Here’s what those problems look like and what we’re doing...
Five Things to Look for in a Depression Treatment Program
Five Things to Look for in a Depression Treatment Program Posted on March 19, 2021 Categories: Treatment Depression Everyone has their own ideas about the best ways to treat and cope with depression, so when you’re considering seeking help through a depression...
What Is the Psychosocial Model of Mental Well-Being?
What Is the Psychosocial Model of Mental Well-Being? Posted on January 22, 2021 Categories: Treatment Most modern psychiatrists subscribe to the psychosocial (or more specifically, the biopsychosocial model) of mental well-being, but in our society, the biological and...
The Most Common Challenges of Dual Diagnosis Treatment
The Most Common Challenges of Dual Diagnosis Treatment Posted on November 5, 2020 Categories: Treatment Drug and alcohol addictions rarely exist in the absence of other underlying psychological issues. When deeper psychological struggles become the root of alcohol...
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Mental Health Treatment: Understanding the Differences
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Mental Health Treatment: Understanding the Differences Posted on November 2, 2020 Categories: Treatment In a previous post, we outlined the fundamental differences between inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment to highlight the key...
How to Stop OCD Thoughts
How to Stop OCD Thoughts Posted on September 14, 2020 Categories: Treatment Disorders Asking how to stop OCD thoughts is similar to asking, “Does OCD go away?” To the latter, we often reply, “Well, do you go away?” That’s because the cognitive style commonly labeled...Our Programs
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Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse
When treating dual diagnosis issues like schizophrenia in conjunction with substance abuse, you have to account for the full scope of underlying factors, including past trauma,...
