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News/Blog  //  Mental health news and information.

Dec 18

Abaris Now Offers TMS Therapy for Depression

The NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy system is a non-invasive, non-drug medical device cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.* NeuroStar TMS Therapy is a 37-minute outpatient procedure that is performed under the supervision of a psychiatrist.  It does not require anesthesia or sedation, and […]

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Jun 9

Surviving the Party Season: A Guide for Parents and Teens

Studies show accidents and deaths peak at this time of year, when celebrating graduates and other teens can get carried away. Here’s a three-day guide to navigating the party season safely. By Megan Swoyer High school parties — from casual get-togethers to graduation open-house affairs — are kicking into high gear, and the celebration season […]

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Mar 5

Talk, Ask for Help to Cope with Suicide or At-Risk Friends

From paying attention to any personality changes to simply asking if there’s problem, doctors contend there are ways to confront rising rate of teen suicide and plenty of resources to help. By Megan Swoyer The tragic death of a 17-year-old Cranbrook-Kingswood Upper School student in downtown Birmingham early Monday forced the communities to deal with […]

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Feb 17

Groups Offer Help as Community Copes With Suicide

By Jen Anesi and Brendan McGaughey While Rochester High School students, parents and staff are still reeling from the suicide death of a student early Friday, some may also be searching for more information or just someone to talk to. “It is a horrific tragedy for the family and for the school community, but it […]

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Feb 10

Community Volunteering Shapes Responsible Kids

Residents and local leaders in Clawson and surrounding areas share the keys to raising kids with good character and responsibility. By Megan Swoyer Wednesday, Clawson Patch kicks off a new feature called Whiz Kid. Whiz Kids are all around the community, and we want to hear about them and honor them for their accomplishments. This […]

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Feb 10

How to Rear a Child To Care About Community

Turn off their Play Stations, shut down Facebook, and help your child feel a sense of purpose by volunteering time with community causes. By Megan Swoyer On Wednesday, Rochester Patch kicks off a new feature called “Whiz Kid.”  Whiz Kids are all around the community, and we want to hear about them and honor them […]

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Jan 27

Beat Winter Depression!

Beat Winter Depression!

by Bob Schuman A lot of people actually become depressed during our long, gray, cold winters here in Michigan. Dr. Robert Kender, a Clinical Psychologist at Abaris Behavioral Health has some helpful tips for beating the winter blues. Many folks wind up in a funk during this time of the year. We’re in the dead […]

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Jan 18

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): What it is and how it’s treated.

By: Michael Butkus, PhD Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) afflicts about 2-3% of the adult population and about 0.5 to 1% of children and adolescents. If one includes those who do not have a diagnosable condition (i.e., subclinical condition), then these figures are much higher. Many individuals may have OCD and still function quite normally but many […]

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Jan 10

Anxiety Disorders: Panic Disorder

Dr. Lisa Elrom, Ph.D. Anxiety Disorders are very common. Almost twenty percent of the United State’s adult population suffers from some form of Anxiety Disorder within any given year. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (currently DSM-IV and IV-TR), the mental health code book, defines various types of Anxiety Disorders. They include Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic […]

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