Mental Health
Mental Health
Improving one mind at a time
Depression is the second leading cause of disability and correlates with 25% increase in developing a mental health disorder such as anxiety and depression. There is a link between obesity, body size, and mental health. Individuals with larger bodies have a higher risk for symptoms of depression and anxiety due to weight stigma, discrimination, and lower self-esteem.
Obesity and anxiety disorders are often co-occurring and noted to cause uncomfortable feelings for the individual while around others. Obesity and depression are closely linked and it is a possibility that that both can affect one another.
There is a link between poor nutrition and mental health. Both obesity and mental illness can decrease quality of life and are associated with an increase in disability, morbidity, and mortality.
Stress and weight are closely correlated. When under stress, the body releases hormones that may produce changes in the brain and gut, making us crave food to calm us. There are medications designed to assist with depression and anxiety symptoms. We offer antidepressants, antianxiety, and anxiolytic medications.
There is a link between obesity, body size, and mental health. According to research, individuals with larger bodies have a higher risk for symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and ptsd due to weight stigma, discrimination, and lower self-esteem. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a mental health disorder that causes severe irritability, depression, or anxiety in the week or two before a female’s menstrual period. There is a link between poor nutrition and mental health. Both obesity and mental illness can cause stress and decrease quality of life and are associated with an increase in disability, morbidity, and mortality. Stress and weight are closely correlated. When under stress, the body releases hormones that may produce changes in the brain and gut, making us crave food to calm us. There are medications designed to relieve these unwanted symptoms. We offer antidepressants, antianxiety, anxiolytic medications, and more.
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Mental Health
Improving one mind at a time
There is a link between obesity, body size, and mental health. According to research, individuals with larger bodies have a higher risk for symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and ptsd due to weight stigma, discrimination, and lower self-esteem. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a mental health disorder that causes severe irritability, depression, or anxiety in the week or two before a female’s menstrual period. There is a link between poor nutrition and mental health. Both obesity and mental illness can cause stress and decrease quality of life and are associated with an increase in disability, morbidity, and mortality. Stress and weight are closely correlated. When under stress, the body releases hormones that may produce changes in the brain and gut, making us crave food to calm us. There are medications designed to relieve these unwanted symptoms. We offer antidepressants, antianxiety, anxiolytic medications, and more.
mental health disorders
Depression Symptoms
- Feelings of numbness or emptiness
- Feelings of guilt and worthlessness
- Loss of interest in the activities you usually enjoy
- Thoughts of death or suicide
- Lack of energy
Anxiety Symptoms
- Racing thoughts
- Feelings of dread or panic
- Feelings of restlessness
- Shortness of breath
- Constant worry
- Dissociation
- Rapid heart rate
- Upset stomach
- Sweating
PTSD Symptoms
- Recurrent, unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event
- Reliving the traumatic event as if it were happening again (flashbacks)
- Upsetting dreams or nightmares about the traumatic event
- Severe emotional distress or physical reactions to something that reminds you of the traumatic event
Insomnia Symptoms
- Difficulty falling asleep at night
- Waking up during the night and being unable to return to sleep
- Waking up earlier than desired
- Feeling tired after a night’s sleep
- Daytime fatigue or sleepiness
- Irritability, Depression, or anxiety
- Poor concentration and focus
- Tension headaches (feels like a tight band around head)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Sadness or hopelessness
- Anxiety or tension
- Extreme moodiness
- Marked irritability or anger
Treatment includes
Mental Health Initial Evaluation (45-60 minutes)$250
Medications shipped to home or to nearest pharmacy
Follow up Mental Health Visits (30 minutes) $125
Medications shipped to home or nearest pharmacy
If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, or If you have a family member or friend who is suicidal, Please Call 988 the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis hotline.