Behavioral Healthcare Associates, LLC
Comprehensive Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Services in Central North Carolina
Category: Mental Health
What Is Adult ADHD and What Can I Do About It?
By John Shin, MD Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a childhood illness, yet up to 70% of children with ADHD will have significant ADHD symptoms as an adult. That is, at least 4.4% of adults will have…
Read MoreOne View of Spirituality and Mental Health
By Michelle F Moseley, MS, LCMHC, NCC (she/her) People are more than the sum of their parts. Various aspects of oneself might contribute to a sense of wholeness. These include, but are not limited to: physical, emotional, vocational, intellectual, relational,…
Read MoreBattling Stigma in Mental Health to Access Treatment
By John Shin, MD Psychiatric disorders have a substantial impact in the United States. Up to 25% of all Americans have a diagnosable mental disorder. Up to half of all mental health disorders start before 14 years of age and…
Read MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Men
By John Shin, MD Both males and females can develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with exposure to traumatic events. This article is about PTSD and men, in particular. PTSD affects up to 4% of all men in the United States. It is…
Read MoreMental Health for Men
By John Shin, MD One out of every five adults each year will have a mental health illness. Effects of mental health problems are devastating for the person affected and their families. The impact can be especially troubling for men,…
Read MoreNavigating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Insurance
By Adonta Lee, A.A. Finding out weeks, even months after your Mental Health (MH) or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) appointment, that you have an outstanding balance because your insurance company is not in-network with your provider or that you have…
Read MoreWhat Is Bipolar Disorder? Can It Be Managed?
By Jan Cheek, MSW, LCSW The term “Bipolar” is sometimes used casually to describe a person’s erratic behavior or emotions. However, Bipolar Disorder is an actual brain disorder causing severe impairment in multiple areas of functioning, primarily shifts in energy,…
Read MoreSleep Deprivation and Overlapping Symptoms With Other Mental Health and Physiological Disorders
By Jan Cheek, MSW, LCSW Sleep deprivation can be both a cause and an effect of several mental health disorders and many physiological health concerns including, but not limited to: cardiovascular issues, obesity, immune system deficiencies, and Type II Diabetes. Anxiety can…
Read MoreUsing Mindfulness to Manage Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms
By Jan Cheek, MSW, LCSW Research has indicated that mindfulness practices are effective ways to reduce and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. Thoughts and beliefs influence feelings and thus sensations and ultimately symptoms of anxiety and depression. These thoughts…
Read MorePsychoeducational Testing for Children
By Elizabeth Martin, PhD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental and behavioral health challenges that children experience. Along with this diagnosis, various other comorbid or secondary disorders may develop including but not limited to learning disorders,…
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