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Summer is a season filled with warm sunshine, social events, poolside gatherings, and a host of activities that often emphasize physical appearance. However, for individuals struggling with eating disorders, the summer can heighten anxiety and lead to unhealthy behaviors.
As the demand for affordable mental health services has increased, Peak has evolved to meet that need, providing flexible, personalized care that focuses on your specific needs with accessibility at the forefront.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to education and discussion about the mental health struggles that so many people experience on a daily basis. Through open dialogue, the goal is to increase awareness, promote support and reduce the stigma that can surround mental illness.
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), at least one in five Americans suffer from some form of mental health issue. This includes depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and more. PTSD develops after exposure to a horrible event, often found in veterans and active military members, as well as … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/eye-movement-desensitization-reprocessing-therapy-in-aurora-colorado/">Continued</a>
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a trauma and stressor-related disorder that is caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Some traumatic experiences that may lead to PTSD include military service, natural disasters, accidents, and experiencing or witnessing violence. However, many possible causes of trauma could lead to a PTSD diagnosis.
Deciding to see a therapist is a brave choice. Picking the right therapist may seem daunting, but it’s essential. The initial meeting is a chance for both you and the therapist to get to know each other.
Aurora, Colorado is home to the Buckley Space Force Base, previously known as an Air Force base. The base employs more than 15,000 civilian and military personnel, serving approximately 94,000 individuals, including servicemembers, retirees, civilians, contractors and more. The base has a tremendous economic impact on the Aurora area, contributing 1.38 billion to the area … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/navigating-mental-health-services-for-military-personnel-in-aurora-colorado/">Continued</a>
Women have been breaking stigmas in sports for generations. Did you know that in 1928 the women’s 800 meter race was removed from the Olympics because of fear that running that distance would ruin women’s physical health? This was not added back until 1960. Women were not allowed to run in marathons until 1984! Women … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/body_image_and_disordered_eating_in_female_athletes/">Continued</a>
Compassion is pertinent for healing. It is imperative for us to validate and accept ourselves before any kind of change, growth, or movement will take place. We cannot learn from something we do not accept. For example, if I lost one of my two front teeth, I would first have to accept that it is … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/why-do-we-need-compassion/">Continued</a>