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The State of Mental Health in Texas
The State of Mental Health in Texas

Mental Health America (MHA), the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit committed to focusing on the needs of those living with mental health disorders, has released a 2023 report of The State of...

Published on Mar 16, 2023

Is CBT Therapy Effective?
Is CBT Therapy Effective?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidenced-based treatment for a variety of mental disorders. CBT has two underlying tenets: our thoughts have an impact on our emotions and behaviors, and our behaviors...

Published on Mar 3, 2023

What Causes Anxiety?
What Causes Anxiety?

Introduction Anxiety is a normal human emotion. The feeling of nervousness before an important event may contribute to anxiety. However, when the feelings of anxiety and fear are excessive, uncontrollable,...

Published on Feb 9, 2023

The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

Social Media’s Connection with Mental Health With the advancement of technology and the wide use of the internet, social media has become a core aspect of the lives of individuals. In 2016, more than 90...

Published on Feb 9, 2023

Now Offering Telehealth Therapy in 34 States
Now Offering Telehealth Therapy in 34 States

My name is Dr. George A. Ball, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist here in Texas where I have been working with clients for almost 15 years and have been licensed in the state of Texas since 2016. I...

Published on Dec 6, 2022

Seasonal Depression
Seasonal Depression

As Daylight Savings begins, we tend to notice an upswing in seasonal depression. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression, is a type of depression triggered by a change in...

Published on Nov 8, 2022

How does Neurofeedback work for ADHD?
How does Neurofeedback work for ADHD?

What is Neurofeedback? About 60 years ago, scientists discovered the amazing lifelong capacity of our brain to grow and change. Our brains were designed to learn and master new challenges. Neurofeedback...

Published on Sep 14, 2022

Resilience in Relationships
Resilience in Relationships

You may be familiar with the phrase, “You need to love yourself before you can love another.”  This is an important phrase to consider when applying resilience in relationships. Resilience is all about...

Published on Aug 10, 2022

How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationships
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationships

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others” — Brene Brown What are boundaries? Boundaries are the personal limits we set within our...

Published on Aug 3, 2022

988: The New Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline
988: The New Three-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline

What is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline?  On July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number transitioned to just three digits:  988 . The new 988 suicide prevention hotline replaces the...

Published on Jul 20, 2022