Around 9% of the entire population will face PTSD. Whether you wonder, “What is PTSD?” after experiencing a traumatic event or question, “What does PTSD mean?” it’s crucial to understand the effects of this illness. PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder and is an anxiety-related mental health disorder commonly occurring in individuals after they witness…
Virtual therapy is a method for receiving counseling from a mental health professional. It has many names: telepsychology, online therapy, web therapy, phone therapy, and even text therapy. You can experience virtual therapy through text messaging apps, video chats, phone calls, or email. This mode of therapy has grown in popularity due to social distancing…
Experts have used hypnosis as part of behavioral therapy for centuries to manage mental and emotional problems. Many believe practicing hypnosis can improve your quality of life and aid your weight loss efforts. However, some people still question the validity of hypnosis for weight loss, mainly because of the myths about hypnosis that television shows…
Your mind is a beautiful thing—but for many of us, chaos exists beneath the surface. Chaos is not always negative if you can bring it under control, but doing that is sometimes easier said than done! Meditation is an excellent practice to help you gain control of that seeming chaos. Meditation is simply the act…
Social media plays a major role in most of our lives. It allows millions of people worldwide to connect with friends and family while exposing them to breaking news, upcoming events, viral videos, and more. However, social media can also significantly impact our mental health, making some experts reevaluate their views on popular apps like…
Aerophobia, better known as the fear of flying, affects over 25 million people in the United States alone. It’s exceedingly common and often makes traveling to different states or overseas arduous and intimidating. Fortunately, scientific advances allow therapists to help curb your fear of flying through sophisticated exposure therapy and virtual reality exercises. If you…
Yes it can, but it doesn’t have to. If you struggle with work from home and mental health, contact the caring professionals at Dr. Quintal and Associates today at (941) 907-0525. The Sudden Change In Our Daily Work Environments Before the pandemic, many office workers thought it would be great to work from home from…
Mental health statistics are more available than ever before, and we are improving our awareness and acceptance of mental health conditions in others every day. Unfortunately, we still need to work on identifying and accepting that need within ourselves. For a free consultation to identify signs you should see a therapist, contact Dr. Quintal and…
Society largely accepts drinking as part of social interaction. People get together with friends for happy hours, share a few cocktails with co-workers, or enjoy some eggnog with family during the holidays. However, some people in your life may indulge too often. They may even get defensive and claim they don’t have a drinking problem.…
When you’re first entering the world of psychotherapy, you might feel overwhelmed by all the decisions you’ll have to make. Perhaps the most important, after choosing to seek help, is picking your therapist. Finding the therapist that can best address your particular needs is crucial, as it can determine how effective psychotherapy will be for…