What Are the Most Problematic Issues With the DSM-5?
DSM-5 is an acronym commonly used for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. In the 70 years since the first edition was published, the DSM has always been controversial when diagnosing mental disorders. The biggest issues with the...
A Guide to Coping With and Overcoming Trauma
Psychological trauma is the damage that occurs to an individual’s psyche following stressful life events. Psychological trauma is rooted in an individual’s subjective experience of real-world events, so something that is traumatizing for one individual may not...
What Does a Program Director Do at PCH?
All of our Program Directors are licensed clinicians who provide a central hub for clients at every stage of treatment. Their role is to guide each client through the entire treatment process. Program Directors embody PCH’s core philosophy: “We want to know what...
The Problem With Overdiagnosis in Psychiatry
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 to solve them. What Is Overdiagnosis? Overdiagnosis in psychiatry describes the trend of using diagnostic labels derived...
Five Things to Look for in a Depression Treatment Program
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 treatment program, it’s important to remember that they’re not all created equal. What worked for one person doesn’t just...
What Is the Psychosocial Model of Mental Well-Being?
Most modern psychiatrists subscribe to the psychosocial (or more specifically, the biopsychosocial model) of mental well-being, but in our society, the biological and medical models all too often take precedence. As a result, it’s critical to understand the theory...Our Programs
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The Faces Behind Our Philosophy: Jake Harris, MA., AMFT
At PCH, we prefer to put names and faces to the philosophy guiding our approach whenever possible. To better accomplish that, we will begin sharing the firsthand perspectives of the people behind our treatment programs with...
