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 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...
