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/ Anna Joyce , Vice President of Behavorial Health

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Therapy is a helpful tool that can provide guidance, coping skills, and a safe place to talk about

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How Primary Care and Psychiatry Work Together in Integrated Care

When something feels off, it is rarely just physical or mental. Stress can show up as headaches. Anxiety can disrupt sleep. Depression can make managing chronic health conditions feel overwhelming. Yet for years, healthcare has treated the body and...

Psychiatrist vs Therapist: What’s the Difference and Who Should You See?

If you are thinking about mental health care, one of the first questions you may ask is whether you need a psychiatrist or a therapist. The terms are often used interchangeably, but they describe different types of mental health...

Sober Holiday Tips: Why Gen Z Is Skipping Alcohol

The holidays are often filled with celebration—and, for many, that includes alcohol. But more people are rethinking that tradition. Leading the shift? Gen Z. This generation is embracing a sober lifestyle and finding joy in...

Avoiding Relationship Breakdowns: How Couples Therapy Acts Like a Tune-Up for Your Marriage

We get tune-ups for our cars, routine checkups for our health, and service calls for our homes—but when it comes to our relationships, many of us wait until a full breakdown happens before we ask...

What Is Preventive Care and What’s Covered?

Did you know many of the most serious health issues—like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease—can often be prevented with just a few simple checkups a year? Preventive care is one of the easiest and most...

Do I Really Need the Flu Shot Every Year?

If you’re healthy, it might feel like you can skip the flu shot. After all, you’re not likely to get seriously ill… right? But what if that quick appointment could protect you—and everyone around you—for...

Family Counseling for Holiday Stress: How Therapy Can Help You Prepare

As the holidays approach, many of us imagine cozy dinners, joyful reunions, and meaningful traditions. But for others, the season brings something different—stress, family tension, and emotional strain. If you’ve ever left a holiday gathering...

How Lifestyle Medicine Helps Prevent and Reverse Disease

As a registered nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful daily habits are in shaping our long-term health. Lifestyle medicine is a growing medical specialty that empowers patients to take charge of their health through meaningful,...

What is Medication-Assisted Treatment?

Medication-Assisted Treatment, or MAT, is an evidence-based approach to treating substance use disorders. It typically combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole-person” treatment plan. Despite common misconceptions, MAT is not...