In 2021, the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that 8.3% of the U.S. adult population experienced at least one major depressive episode. That’s 21 million people! While there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for …
Childhood Onset of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, abbreviated as OCD, is a mental health disorder that affects nearly 4 million people in the United States alone, with about 500,000 of those affected being children. OCD is characterized by cycles …
What Is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the emotional and physical symptoms that many women experience prior to their periods. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), on the other hand, takes it a little further – and is more …
South County Psychiatry Opens Intensive Outpatient Program
South County Psychiatry is pleased to open its new venture, the Intensive Outpatient Program, under the direction of Dr. Mark Zimmerman. The IOP provides care for patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties that interfere with …
Why Is Medical History Important For Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is the general practice of treating mental health problems through the use of dialogue, psychology, and personal interaction. It is primarily focused on helping patients overcome mental disorders, along with other unresolved or negative …