by Katie Alioto, LCSW | Oct 21, 2021 | News & Info
The month of November is a time when many of us choose to reflect on the things in our lives that we are grateful for. What many don’t know however, is the impact that gratitude can have on our brains and bodies. Psychologists have defined gratitude as a positive...
by Hillside | Sep 23, 2021 | News & Info
By Eamonn Walsh LCSW Historically, the dominant view of the human species was that we were fundamentally driven by competition. Thomas Huxley saw human existence as a gladiators’ show in which “the strongest the swiftest, and the cleverest live to fight another day”....
by Hillside | Aug 31, 2021 | DBT, News & Info
Therapists and others in the mental health services community collectively work to help people navigate through life. These professionals provide considerable care to patients and offer treatment that help change the lives of many. DBT, or dialectical behavior...
by Hillside | Aug 12, 2021 | News & Info, Self Harm
Self-harm is a common behavior, particularly among young people. It’s estimated that approximately 18% of adolescents overall have harmed themselves intentionally. Females are at greatest risk of engaging in self-injury, with nearly 24% of female adolescents...
by Hillside | Aug 11, 2021 | Anxiety, Self-Care, Upcoming Events
Summer break and summer vacations were exciting, and now it is time to get ready for the new school year. Many parents are asking what can they do as the stress, anxiety, and depression from last school year has carried over for many children. The main stressors we...
by Hillside | Aug 4, 2021 | News & Info
Mental Health Facility Precautions & Actions During COVID Hillside is taking immediate actions to protect our clients and staff. Using the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and the Georgia Department of Public Health, the Coronavirus Task Force,...
by Hillside | Jul 23, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, News & Info, Podcasts & Interviews, Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts
New Day Weekend with Amara Walker & Gaan Akers of Hillside, Inc. – CNN Interview, Sun 6/13/21 Amara Walker from CNN’s New Day Weekend interviews Gaan Akers, Clinical Education Manager at Hillside, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Amara and Gaan talk about the...
by Roy Chancey LCSW, Hillside Therapist | Jul 22, 2021 | Advice for Parents, DBT
It’s human nature to be scared when we try something new but we are also scared when we don’t! Social psychology shows that avoidance of something novel impacts our well being just as much as actually doing it. So, we simply can’t escape the emotional impact of every...
by Kendra Phoumivong, LCSW | Jun 18, 2021 | Advice for Parents, Self-Care
Self-care has become a hot topic in recent years and rightfully so! Taking the time to care for ourselves is so crucial to not only our mental health but our overall wellness. But what is self-care really? A bubble bath or vacation may come to mind; however, self-care...
by Hillside | Jun 16, 2021 | Day Program, In-Home Therapy, Mental Health, Outpatient Care, Podcasts & Interviews
Speaker 0:00 Welcome to the weekly checkup brought to you by Georgia neurology. I’m your host, Dr. Bruce Feinberg. And there are a few areas of healthcare that have had so few advancements that get so little attention, as does mental health, it’s been...
