Mental Health Disorders

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What Is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?

Key Takeaways: Outpatient mental health treatment provides structured care without hospitalization, allowing individuals to attend therapy and return home afterward while continuing daily life. Multiple program options are available, including standard outpatient therapy, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), depending on individual needs. Treatment is flexible, personalized,

Dr. Anjali Talcherkar February 18, 2026

Behavioral Therapy

Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder? How to Tell the Difference

Key Takeaways: Winter blues vs. SAD: Many people feel mild seasonal sadness in fall/winter (“winter blues”), but Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a diagnosable depressive condition with more severe and persistent symptoms. SAD is linked to reduced sunlight: Decreases in daylight can disrupt circadian rhythms and neurotransmitters like serotonin and

Dr. Anjali Talcherkar February 9, 2026

Behavioral Therapy

Tips for Making a Depression Treatment Plan

Key Takeaways: A depression treatment plan is a personalized roadmap: It outlines specific goals, interventions (therapy, medication, lifestyle changes), and timelines to help manage symptoms and improve well-being. Set SMART goals: Clear, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives help guide treatment and track progress (e.g., improving mood or sleep). Use

Dr. Anjali Talcherkar February 4, 2026

Depression

Drawing and Depression: Using Art for Healing

Key Takeaways Art therapy offers a non-verbal way to express emotions: Drawing and other creative activities help people with depression communicate internal feelings that may be difficult to put into words. Drawing specifically can support emotional regulation and mindfulness: It allows individuals to externalize complex feelings on paper, which can

Dr. Anjali Talcherkar February 3, 2026

Behavioral Therapy

How Prevalent Is Mental Illness in New Jersey?

Key Takeaways: High rates of mental health conditions: About 1 in 5 New Jersey adults experience a mental health disorder each year, and roughly 4.2% live with serious mental illness, showing that mental illness is a common public health issue in the state. Youth experience notable distress: Approximately 13.5% of

Dr. Anjali Talcherkar January 28, 2026

Behavioral Therapy

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of BPD in Men?

Key Takeaways: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) affects men and women at similar rates, but BPD in men is often overlooked or misdiagnosed due to differences in symptom expression and lower help-seeking behaviors. Men with BPD are more likely to exhibit externalizing symptoms such as impulsivity, intense anger, substance abuse, aggression,

Dr. Anjali Talcherkar January 21, 2026

Depression

Is Unipolar Depression the Same Thing as Major Depression?

Key Takeaways: Unipolar depression is major depression: Clinically, the terms unipolar depression and major depression (Major Depressive Disorder, MDD) are used interchangeably to describe the same condition—a persistent depressive state without mania. Core symptoms involve prolonged low mood: People with unipolar/major depression experience persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities,

Dr. Anjali Talcherkar January 14, 2026

Depression

Postpartum Depression Treatment: Finding Hope and Help

Key Takeaways: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious, common condition: It goes beyond “baby blues” and affects approximately 1 in 6–7 women after childbirth, with symptoms like persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty bonding with the baby. PPD impacts both mothers and families: Untreated PPD can interfere with daily functioning,

Evan Gove January 13, 2026

Depression

Is High-Functioning Depression Treatable?

Key Takeaways: High-functioning depression exists and can be hard to spot: It’s a form of persistent depressive disorder where individuals manage daily responsibilities while struggling internally with ongoing sadness, low energy, and other depressive symptoms. It is treatable: With the right support, high-functioning depression can be managed effectively through therapies

Dr. Anjali Talcherkar January 12, 2026

Anxiety

What Is Treatment-Resistant Anxiety?

Key Takeaways: Treatment-resistant anxiety persists despite standard care: This condition occurs when anxiety symptoms remain severe even after multiple attempts with common treatments like therapy and medication. Multiple factors contribute to resistance: Genetics, co-occurring mental health disorders, misdiagnosis, lifestyle factors, and individual biological differences can all prevent anxiety treatments from

Dr. Anjali Talcherkar January 7, 2026

Mental Health Categories

What Is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?

Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder? How to Tell the Difference

Tips for Making a Depression Treatment Plan

Drawing and Depression: Using Art for Healing

How Prevalent Is Mental Illness in New Jersey?

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of BPD in Men?

Is Unipolar Depression the Same Thing as Major Depression?

Postpartum Depression Treatment: Finding Hope and Help

Is High-Functioning Depression Treatable?

What Is Treatment-Resistant Anxiety?

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