Atlanta Specialized Care Blog

How to Tell if You Are Experiencing a Panic Attack

If you have experienced panic attacks, you just want them to stop and never return. Linked to anxiety, stress, trauma and depression, panic attacks have identifiable symptoms. Fortunately, there are various treatment options available to deal with such conditions. Let’s talk about how to tell if you are experiencing a pa...
March 24, 2023

Panic Attack

Which anxiety disorder types are the most common?

An anxiety disorder is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, or apprehension about everyday situations. It can vary in intensity from mild to crippling and can be experienced by people of all ages. Let’s talk about the most common types of anxiety disorders, their symptoms and treatments, and ...
March 10, 2023

Anxiety

The Epidemic Of Teenage Perfectionism In North Metro Atlanta

As a parent, you want your child to have goals and strive for excellence in all aspects of their life. Whether it’s earning good grades, excelling at a particular sport, or setting their sights on a promising career, you want them to have ambitious standards and do their best to meet those expectations. However, while [&...
February 10, 2023

Mental Disorders

Does My Spouse Have ADHD Or Are They Just Lazy?

Does your significant other seem to make little effort to fulfill requests and complete tasks around the house, on the job, or in general? If so, you might chalk it up to habitual laziness, but there could be another explanation – attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). An est...
February 3, 2023

ADHD

How A Professional Counselor Can Improve Employee Performance

More than anything else, the success of a business often hinges on the performance of its employees. When performance standards are not being met or when a pattern of negative behavior or poor work habits develops, it can have a significant adverse impact on your company’s bottom line. One of the most effective ways to [...
January 20, 2023

Counseling

How To Manage Your Body Image

Practically everyone is self-conscious about their appearance, especially when it comes to beauty, weight, and body proportions. After all, we all want to look our best – for our own satisfaction, as well as to make a positive impression on others. However, many people struggle with body image, especially with models and...
December 9, 2022

Body Image Counseling

Medication Management Strategies

Prescription drugs such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anti-anxiety medications allow individuals to feel stable and live with happiness and independence. As such, healthcare providers use various medication management strategies to ensure patients are taking safe and effective medication doses. Patients can als...
November 25, 2022

Medication Management

How to Get the Most from Addiction Counseling

Addiction counseling can be extremely effective at helping you to overcome addiction, but it will take time and effort. To get the most out of counseling, there are a few things you should keep in mind. In this article, we’ll discuss strategies to get the most benefit from addiction counseling, and where you can go in [&...
November 8, 2022

Counseling