Emotional Support - Maximum Health

Relaxation and Stress Management: Practical Techniques That Can Help

Evidence-informed stress-management guide covering slow breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, mindfulness, gentle movement and when relaxation is not enough.

Dave Hawkin March 27, 2023

Mental Health

Psychotherapy: What It Is, Common Approaches, and How to Choose

Evidence-informed overview of psychotherapy, including CBT, IPT, trauma-focused therapies, DBT, family and group treatment, choosing a therapist and combining therapy with medication.

Dave Hawkin February 15, 2023

Mental Health

Trauma and PTSD: Symptoms, Evidence-Based Treatment, and Recovery

Evidence-informed PTSD guide covering trauma reactions, flashbacks, avoidance, trauma-focused therapies such as CPT, PE and EMDR, substance use and urgent safety concerns.

Dave Hawkin February 15, 2023

Mental Health

Mental Health Warning Signs: When to Seek Professional or Urgent Help

Practical guidance on persistent mental-health symptoms, overlapping medical causes, psychosis and mania warning signs, and when urgent help is needed.

Dave Hawkin February 15, 2023

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Mental Health

Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Treatment, and When It Is an Emergency

Evidence-informed postpartum depression guidance covering baby blues, therapy, medication, postpartum psychosis and when suicidal or psychotic symptoms require emergency care.

Dave Hawkin February 15, 2023

Mental Health

Questions to Ask a Mental-Health Professional at Your First Appointments

A practical checklist for discussing diagnosis, therapy, medication, side effects, alternatives and second opinions with a mental-health professional.

Dave Hawkin February 15, 2023

Mental Health

Depression: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Get Urgent Help

Evidence-informed guide to depression symptoms, psychotherapy, antidepressants, supportive lifestyle measures and when suicidal thoughts require urgent help.

Dave Hawkin February 15, 2023

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Mental Health

Group Therapy: Benefits, Limitations, and What to Expect

Practical guide to group therapy, including benefits, differences from peer support, suitability, confidentiality and questions to ask before joining a group.

Dave Hawkin February 15, 2023

Mental Health

Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

Evidence-informed guide to schizophrenia and psychosis covering hallucinations, delusions, negative symptoms, antipsychotic medication, coordinated specialty care and recovery without stigma.

Dave Hawkin February 15, 2023

Mental Health

Mental Health and Substance Use: Why Co-Occurring Disorders Need Integrated Care

Evidence-informed guide to co-occurring mental-health and substance-use disorders, diagnosis, integrated treatment and when intoxication or withdrawal needs urgent medical care.

Dave Hawkin February 15, 2023