Embrace Psychiatric Wellness Center Blog

In an effort raise awareness about heart disease, which is currently the leading cause of death in the United States, it is important to understand the intrinsic connection between your hearth health and your mental health. While it has long been known that suffering from heart disease can have a negative impact on a patient’s mental health, research is now uncovering that the reverse can be just as true – suffering from certain mental health conditions can put a patient at higher risk for developing heart disease.

February is widely regarded as the month of love. It is a good time to reflect on your relationship with your partner and deepen your bond. How can you do that? One thing you can do is ask yourself (and your partner) some meaningful questions that explore how you feel about the world and about each other! If you are not sure what to ask, here are some questions to help you start making your list:

If you are a fan of movies and TVs, you have probably seen shows where a character visits a therapist. Such media portrayals may stem from nuggets of truth, but the reality of therapy is actually quite different from what you see on screen! What is the truth about what you can expect from therapy? In this blog post, we unpack some common misconceptions and reveal the truth about talk therapy in Westfield. Misconception: Only […] (Read More)

The beginning of the year is a good time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. You might be thinking about your goals for 2025! While you may gravitate toward things like weight loss, fitness goals, or financial goals, you should not forget about your mental health while you are trying to improve yourself! How can you set New Year’s Resolutions that help you build good mental health habits? Here are some suggestions from a Westfield mental health clinic:

During the winter months, many people choose to observe special seasonal events and end up enjoying every minute of it. However, there is also a major dark side to this season; many people suffer from a low mood or even outright depression. If you have not been feeling like yourself lately, you may need to take action to support your mental health! How can you cope with seasonal depression in Westfield or even just the “winter blues”? Here are some tips that might help:

“Our lives are full of reasons to feel thankful. Sometimes we need to remember to notice them.” - Amanda Logan, Mayo Clinic

The holiday season is here! And with it comes both enjoyment and the stress all the festivities can also bring. Family gatherings, celebrations, and all the preparation, can fill us with joy, but also illicit feelings of sadness and amplify existing anxiety and depression we may be experiencing.

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, or learning that you are at an increased risk for developing the disease, can be one of the most distressing events a person will ever experience, according to the American Psychological Association. Suffering from the disease – and undergoing necessary treatment – can have a negative impact on a person’s physical and mental well-being. But having an increased awareness of how, why, and when breast cancer can pose challenges to a person’s mental well-being, may lead to better overall health and outcomes for survivors.

After graduating from the University of Delaware with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2021, Julianna decided to continue her education and has just begun her senior year at the University of Delaware, where she is working towards a Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner.

To complete her curriculum and required clinical hours – as well as gain valuable exposure – she has been working part time at Embrace Psychiatric Wellness Center while also completing her Master’s degree. At Embrace, she assists with new patient consultations to help them get connected with services such as genetic testing, as well as the right practitioners and therapist(s).

Symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can interfere with your quality of life and your relationships with others. If you are struggling with this condition, it is certainly worth your time to seek professional help! But how can you find a psychiatrist or another care provider who fits your needs? This blog post provides some practical tips.

Many experts believe that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is woefully underdiagnosed among adults. That may be because ADHD can affect people in many different ways as they grow older, whereas the symptoms tend to be more obvious in children. What are some common signs of ADHD in adults, and how can you know if you should seek professional help? This blog post explains.