Mental Health Helpful Resources

How to Get an Adderall Prescription

Adderall is one of many types of stimulant medication commonly used to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), helping individuals improve focus, concentration, and impulse control. Stimulant medication such as Adderall can help people who struggle with staying organized, but many people never have the opportunity to benefit from the medication because they do not know where … Read more

Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment at Mental Health Center of America

At Mental Health Center of America, our commitment to providing comprehensive psychiatric care extends to welcoming new patients seeking outpatient treatment in the vibrant communities of Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona. With a focus on compassionate care and evidence-based therapies, our dedicated team stands ready to support individuals on their journey towards mental wellness. At Mental … Read more

Post Concussion Syndrome: 10 Treatments To Help You Recover Fast

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ryan House Anyone who watches sports understands the devastation an injury to the head can be, from players being knocked unconscious on the field to repeated warnings about the long-term effects of concussions. The broadcasting of sports like football, hockey, and others has showcased the damage head injuries can cause in … Read more

Signs of Depression in Men: 13 Indicators and What a Guy Can Do

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ryan House. When you think of depression, you may think of someone lying in bed, unable to convince themselves to get up. This is because the mainstream has decided what depression should look like based mainly on women’s symptoms. Men, however, often express depression symptoms differently, making it difficult to spot. … Read more

Emotionally Abusive Borderline Relationships

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Dealing with emotionally abusive borderline relationships can cause many to not recognize the signs of abuse because they feel love or empathy towards the borderline person. Emotional abuse is usually subtle and often we do not know it is occurring. It could be controlling someone’s behavior in passive-aggressive ways, so they feel guilty about going out … Read more

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) And Concussion

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MHCA specializes in the treatment of post-concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI) related symptoms. A brain injury ranges from a mild concussion, which may not have required hospitalization, to a severe injury that may have resulted in loss of consciousness. A TBI often results from a blow, bump, or jolt to the head from events like car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. … Read more

Red Light Therapy

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Red light therapy (RLT), also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) and Near Infrared (NIR) has been shown to enhance mitochondrial function in cells. “Just like plants use sunlight to heal and grow, our body is able to harness specific wavelengths of light and turn them into cellular energy. This, in turn, stimulates your body’s natural healing processes.” RLT … Read more

Cold Exposure (Ice Plunge)

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When you make proper cold water exposure a part of your daily practice, you unlock a multitude of health benefits. Cold shock produces hermetic stress which increases the brains sensitivity to endorphins, increases the production of a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine (focus, attention, vigilance, mood), and can increase stress tolerance. Cold therapy, as experienced in the … Read more