Rural Psychiatry Associates has a deep bench of mental health providers, and through virtual appointments, a new patient can be seen by almost any provider on our team. Successful treatment...
How Does Insurance Work with Mental Health Care?
Does my health insurance plan cover mental healthcare? This question is a primary reason why some people put off getting professional help. Simple Answer: Yes With most insurance plans, mental...
When the Seasons Change and So Does Your Mood: A Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder
Feeling a little sad and you’re not sure why? Seasonal Affective Disorder may be to blame. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, typically happens during the winter months when the temperatures...
Surviving the Holiday Season’s Stressors
Making a list and checking it twice. No, not Santa Claus: YOU and anyone else who has become the default holiday magic maker. From trips to the grocery store to...
10 Simple Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
Making yourself a priority can be a challenge when life gets in the way. But, doing so could be an essential step in improving your mental health. Here are ten...
Autism 101: Gain Awareness, Practice Acceptance
The topic of Autism has been big in the news lately, spurring a lot of questions and debate. Let’s take a closer look at the condition and debunk a few...
Minority Mental Health Care: How to Help
Making mental health a priority is important for everyone, no matter your skin color, religious beliefs, ethnicity, physical or intellectual abilities. Mental health is emotional, psychological, and social. It impacts...
5 Helpful Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. But for those dealing with complicated family dynamics, grief, anxiety, depression, or other personal challenges, the holidays may feel a...
How to Best Support Kids with Back-to-School Anxiety
As summer vacation comes to an end, children, teenagers, and college students are gearing up to go back to school. Every academic year brings new routines, classrooms, teachers, friends, and...
3 Big Risks That Make Seniors Vulnerable to Mental Illness
Many people associate mental health issues with younger age groups. However, seniors are at high risk for mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, and dementia, to name a few. Why...