Our Wellness Blog
At BasePoint Academy we are committed to going above and beyond for our patients as well as the communities in which we serve. As part of that ongoing effort we feel that providing free information on psychiatry, counseling and wellness is an important part of that commitment, particularly in an age where everything is digestible on the internet.
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Our blog is here to keep you up to date on the most recent developments in mental health. While our blog is not written by a doctor and should not be taken as medical advice, it is here to provide useful information to those affected by mental health problems either directly or indirectly.
What Is Anxiety? Signs In Teens, Symptoms, Teen Treatment, and Resources
What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is a state of worry, alarm, or fear over circumstances (past, current, or future) that you may not be able to
What Are OCD Intrusive Thoughts?
OCD intrusive thoughts are repetitive, chronic, and undesirable mind pictures, thoughts, and impulses that cause one to feel anxious, distressed, and out of control. For
Treating Teenage Depression: What Does It Look Like?
Depression in children and teens can be a scary prospect for them and their families. But it can be treated with the right therapy, counseling,
Does Alcohol Thin Your Blood?
Alcohol is a major part of our culture, and a lot of people drink regularly, either on their own or at events. The fact that
Blue Adderall® Pill: Risks, Withdrawal Symptoms, & Signs You May Be Addicted
Adderall® is one of the most common medications prescribed to help with the symptoms of ADHD. Unfortunately, this means it’s also one of the medications
Is Weed A Depressant? What Marijuana Does To the Brain And Body
One of the most important things you can do is understand how different drugs affect your body, especially if you’re currently using or considering using
Xanax® and Alcohol: A Potentially Fatal Combination
Most people understand that mixing drugs can be dangerous, but it’s relatively rare for people to understand how dangerous mixing certain drugs can be, or
Should You Mix Antidepressants And Alcohol?
It’s pretty common for teenagers who are dealing with mental health challenges to get a prescription for antidepressant medications. These medications are generally safe, can be
What Is Meant By Endogenous Depression?
Did you know that most teens with depression aren’t receiving any treatment for the condition? There are a lot of reasons why teens aren’t getting
What Is Depression?
These days, many people are talking about mental health and different mental health disorders and discussing things like what is depression? [1] That’s a good
What Is Situational Depression?
One of the hardest things to understand about depression is that it can be both something that is caused by a situation and something that
What Is Unipolar Depression
While most people have at least some idea what depression is, one of the things that are still missing from our general discussion about mental
