Emotional & Mental Health Articles

Medications can be an important component of treating Alzheimer's disease, but alternative therapies should also be included in this treatment to have the most meaningful impact and improve the life of a patient with Alzheimer's. What do you need to know?

Does the COVID-19 pandemic count as a traumatic event — and are we going to see a sharp rise in PTSD cases by the time this is all over? Are you at risk? And what can you do for your mental health right now?

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy is a combination of treatments designed to help anyone suffering from a brain injury. This can include patients that are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, but the question left to answer is if it is worth the cost?

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, or CST, is designed to improve cognition levels through games, activities and tasks in a person suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. Data shows that this is something worth trying but does it actually have a lasting impact?

Stress inoculation is an effective, evidenced-based, therapeutic approach to the treatment of PTSD that does not require sufferers to talk about their trauma in detail.

What are the benefits of group therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder, what kinds of therapy can be delivered in a group setting, and what else do you need to know?

Medications are a cornerstone of Alzheimer's therapy but another important aspect of treatment comes from non-medication sources. Various therapies and activities can be an important component in helping a person and family of someone with Alzheimer's.

One therapy that is becoming popular in modern medicine is known as deep brain stimulation. It is used in a number of conditions like Parkinson's, tremors and depression and it is emerging as a potential avenue for patients with Alzheimer's disease.

As the brain deteriorates during Alzheimer's, patients will start to notice significant changes in their sleep patterns and behavior. There are some treatments that are still being used to help these symptoms but they do come with some significant risks.

CPT is one of the most successful therapeutic approaches available to people living with post-traumatic stress disorder. How does it work?