Hoarding Disorder vs OCD: Differences, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Hoarding disorder and OCD explained: differences, therapy strategies, and specialized care offered by AMFM for long-term recovery.
Is Aggression a Sign of Depression? Causes & Relationship Explained
Learn how depression and aggression connect, signs to watch for, and effective strategies for healing and emotional balance.
Expert Insights on the “Great Lock-In Challenge” TikTok Trend
Dr. Meghan Marcum, Chief Psychologist at AMFM Healthcare, was recently featured in Betches’ article examining the viral “Great Lock-In Challenge” TikTok trend PSA: The “Great Lock-In Challenge” Is Not A Toxic Productivity Marathon. The piece explores the end-of-year productivity movement that encourages people to focus intensively on self-improvement goals during the final months of 2024. […]
Can Overthinking Lead to Depression? Effects on Mental Health Explained
Learn how overthinking affects your brain, fuels depression, and find practical techniques to regain control of your thoughts and emotions.
Expert Guidance on Divorce and Children
We’re proud to share that Aja Chavez from AMFM was recently featured in Verywell Mind’s article “I Divorced My Partner for Cheating—What Should I Tell the Kids?” This important piece addresses one of the most challenging conversations parents face during divorce proceedings. The article explores the delicate balance of being honest with children while protecting […]
How to Break a Bad Habit
Everyone has a habit they wish they could quit, whether it’s biting nails, endlessly scrolling on social media, late-night snacking, or procrastinating important tasks. While breaking a bad habit isn’t always easy, it is possible. With the right awareness, strategy, and patience, you can replace unhelpful behaviors with healthier ones and create lasting change.
Guide to Common Conversation Mistakes
We’re excited to share that AMFM Healthcare’s Chief Psychologist, Dr. Meghan Marcum, was prominently featured in Verywell Mind’s latest article, 8 Common Conversation Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making. Dr. Marcum’s expertise is highlighted throughout the piece, where she discusses how conversational missteps can lead to disconnection and strain relationships. She emphasizes that communication is […]
7 Effective Mindfulness Practices for Paranoia
Calm your racing mind with these 7 mindfulness practices for paranoia that actually work when the world feels unsafe and your thoughts won’t give you peace.
Holistic Approaches to Mental Health: Integrating Yoga and Meditation
One key aspect of yoga for mental health is its ability to regulate the body’s stress response. When stressed, our body releases cortisol, a hormone linked to anxiety and depression. Yoga helps lower cortisol levels, promoting relaxation and a sense of calm.
Easy Ways to Practice Good Mental Hygiene
The importance of practicing good mental hygiene is now being understood better than ever. In the past, people used to believe that mental illness wasn’t real, or that people who claimed to be suffering from mental illnesses were either doing it for attention or deserved to be punished. Nowadays, however, we are starting to realize that mental illness is a real and widespread issue that needs to be addressed.
