Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Millions of people struggle with their mental health, regardless of age, gender or background. That's why May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on taking better care of your mind.
Elizabeth Dosoretz, the founder and CEO of Elite DNA Behavioral Health, joined Gulf Coast News to explain how you can get on the path to better mental health.
Mental Health Awareness Month raises awareness and reduces the stigma around mental health issues. It creates a more supportive environment, and encourages people to seek help and helps people not feel alone.
There is a comprehensive approach to mental health care. Mental health professionals analyze each individual and their needs and tailor treatment to them. Some may require therapy or psychiatry, while some will benefit from both.
Therapy involves talking with a trained professional (psychologist or therapist) to understand emotions, behaviors and thoughts. Therapy focuses on coping mechanisms, problem-solving and emotional healing. It can help individuals process emotions, manage stress, and change negative thought patterns. Meanwhile, psychiatry focuses on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness through medication and medical approaches. Medication can help balance brain chemistry and improve functioning.
Elite DNA offers a variety of services to help support mental health conditions. Currently, the psychiatry team can see you within 48 hours in the Southwest Florida area. Elite DNA holds nearly 3,600 appointments a day across 30-plus locations throughout the state.
For more information, visit Elite DNA online.
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