Your Holiday Mental Health Toolkit: Navigating Stress, SAD, and Social Pressure

Family Dynamics

Your Holiday Mental Health Toolkit: Navigating Stress, SAD, and Social Pressure The holiday season is often depicted as a time of effortless joy, but for many, the reality involves navigating holiday depression, managing SAD symptoms (Seasonal Affective Disorder), and balancing overwhelming social expectations. At MWI Health, we believe that protecting your peace is the most […]

National Grief Awareness Week: 5 Signs Your Grief May Be Complicated Grief

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5 Signs Your Grief May Be Complicated Grief (And When to Find a Grief Counselor Near You) Grief is a universal, yet profoundly personal, human experience. During National Grief Awareness Week, we acknowledge that there is no “right” way or timeline for mourning. However, for some, the distress of loss can become so persistent, severe, […]

9 Signs You Need a SAD Diagnosis (Not Just the Winter Blues)

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9 Signs You Need a SAD Diagnosis (Not Just the Winter Blues) As the daylight hours dwindle and temperatures drop, millions of Americans experience a predictable, energy-sapping shift. While many brush off low mood as “the winter blues,” persistently distressing symptoms that recur every year may indicate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), specifically Winter Depression (or […]

National Family Caregivers Month: Your Complete Guide

National Family Caregivers Month

National Family Caregivers Month: Your Complete Guide to Caregiver Mental Health Every November, we observe National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM), a dedicated time to recognize the profound dedication, sacrifice, and invaluable contributions of the over 53 million Americans who provide care to a family member or friend. Caregivers are the backbone of our nation’s healthcare […]

Beyond the Battlefield: Finding Purpose and Identity After Military Retirement

Veteran's Day

Beyond the Battlefield: Finding Purpose and Identity After Military Retirement The day you hung up the uniform should have been a celebration. You completed your service, honored your commitment, and earned the title of Veteran. Yet, for many, the silence that follows the discharge ceremony is deafening. If you are struggling with civilian life after […]

Recovery Reflections at Synergy Mental Health & Wellness ED IOP

Eating Disorder IOP

As we reach the six-month mark since launching our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), we want to take a moment to reflect on the growth, progress, and healing that has already begun to take root within our community by sharing our patient testimonials. Through a combination of evidence-based therapies, nutrition counseling, meal support, and a compassionate […]

Is IOP Right For You?

Intensive outpatient therapy (IOP) is a structured and comprehensive treatment program designed to provide support and therapy while allowing individuals to continue living at home and participating in their daily activities.    IOP offers a structured treatment program that typically involves several hours of therapy sessions per week. These sessions may include individual therapy, group […]

IV Ketamine 101

Intravenous (IV) ketamine is used as a treatment option for various mental health conditions, particularly treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Here’s an overview of the use of IV ketamine is administered directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line, typically in a controlled medical setting. The dosage and infusion rate are determined based on the individual’s condition […]

Esketamine: What You Should Know

Esketamine is a medication that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression (TRD). It is a form of ketamine, which is an anesthetic agent used for decades in medical settings. Esketamine is administered intranasally as a nasal spray and acts as a rapid-acting […]

Facts About TMS

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive procedure used to treat certain mental health conditions, particularly major depressive disorder (MDD) that has not responded to traditional treatments like medication or therapy. TMS involves the use of magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain to alleviate symptoms of depression.  During a TMS session, the […]

Benefits Of Utilizing A Patient Portal

Why all the insistence that as a patient you should set up your patient portal? You may be thinking that patient portals are cumbersome, complicated and technology is just too difficult to set up. Let me assure you that it does take effort, but there are many benefits to engaging with your patient portal. At […]