Deciding to seek help is a big, important step in your personal journey of healing. This is usually the hardest part of the process. That is until you actually need to find the right kind of help. When it comes to therapy, there are a...
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Trauma has a way of sneaking up on us when we least expect it. We rarely see it coming and never know what the after effect will be. There are a number of life events that can cause post-traumatic stress disorder such as death, war,...
Read MoreRead MoreThis September marks the 30th anniversary of National Recovery Month and is a big focus at Highland Springs Specialty Clinic. So, as a way to celebrate this important month and monumental anniversary, we thought we would break down how Recovery Awareness Month can help you...
Read MoreRead MoreAs part of the observance of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, National Suicide Prevention Week is held throughout the week. This year, Suicide Prevention Week is September 8 – 14. While suicide rates actually increase in the spring, it’s so important to be...
Read MoreRead MoreFor many kids, back to school is an exciting time for fresh school supplies, new outfits, and reconnecting with friends. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Some kids experience very real anxiety that can lead to a difficult first day, first week, or even an...
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Aug 2019
With the opening of our new Highland Springs Clinic in Boise, Idahoans will now have access to improved behavioral health treatment. With proven positive outcomes and successful solutions, the expansion of Highland Springs in Boise brings a long-awaited need in specialized treatment care. If you’ve...
Read MoreRead MoreDivorce is an impactful and life-changing event for all parties involved. Whether you’re the one getting the divorce or your parents are divorcing, it affects everyone differently Unfortunately, sometimes relationships don’t work out. Among all new marriages, somewhere between 40 and 60% end in divorce,...
Read MoreRead MorePostpartum depression is more common than you may think, with nearly 1 in 9 women suffering from it. Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and guilt are common symptoms of this type of clinical depression and can take a major toll on a new mother. A woman...
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Jun 2019
Since 1994, June has been recognized as Men’s Health Month. This month is observed by encouraging the men in your life to participate by learning more about preventable diseases, seeking medical advice regularly, and getting a physical. Statistically, men die five years younger than women...
Read MoreRead MoreWhile June is most often seen as the official beginning of summer, this month is also PTSD Awareness Month. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is categorized as an anxiety disorder that develops after extremely traumatic events and can manifest in flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive memories. This...
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