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Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Seeking Help
Occasional feelings of sadness are normal, but if you are sad for more days than you are happy, you could have depression. Our doctor can help. Dr. Zama at Compassionate Specialty Clinic in Greenbelt, MD, provides a full range of medical and psychiatric services, including diagnosis and treatment of depression.
What is a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program?
A psychiatric rehabilitation program is a helpful service for people who suffer from mental health disorders. The program centers around goal setting. Each individual within the program sets specific, achievable goals, and highly skilled staff help the person achieve the stated goals.
Posted: Aug 7, 2023What To Expect for Your First Mental Health Care Visit
Mental health care is paramount as it addresses your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It involves various therapies, counseling, and interventions aimed at managing mental illnesses, improving coping mechanisms, and promoting resilience.
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Depression Demystified: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Depression is a very common mental health disorder that impacts people of all ages, races, genders, and walks of life. Unfortunately, it's often misunderstood - as are the people who suffer from it. This guide from Dr. Zama at Compassionate Specialty Clinic in Greenbelt, MD seeks to provide clarity on the issue so that sufferers are empowered to get the help and support they need.
Posted: Dec 27, 2023Addiction Recovery: Navigating the Stages and Challenges of Sobriety
Dr. Zama and his team of experienced healthcare professionals, including addiction specialists, are here to guide you through every stage of your recovery journey. They recognize that overcoming addiction is a complex process, requiring professional support and personalized guidance.
Posted: Dec 3, 2023Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Seeking Help
Occasional feelings of sadness are normal, but if you are sad for more days than you are happy, you could have depression. Our doctor can help. Dr. Zama at Compassionate Specialty Clinic in Greenbelt, MD, provides a full range of medical and psychiatric services, including diagnosis and treatment of depression.
Posted: Oct 30, 2023What is a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program?
A psychiatric rehabilitation program is a helpful service for people who suffer from mental health disorders. The program centers around goal setting. Each individual within the program sets specific, achievable goals, and highly skilled staff help the person achieve the stated goals.
Posted: Sep 14, 2023The Importance of Mental Health Care
Mental health is one of the most important elements of an individual's life. Without balanced and centered mental health, one's ability to work and enjoy everyday activities can become severely disabled. Many individuals are diagnosed with mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, or other personality disorders.
Posted: Aug 7, 2023What To Expect for Your First Mental Health Care Visit
Mental health care is paramount as it addresses your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It involves various therapies, counseling, and interventions aimed at managing mental illnesses, improving coping mechanisms, and promoting resilience.
Posted: Jul 26, 2023Frequently Asked Questions About Substance Use Disorder
If you or a loved one is dealing with a substance use disorder, it can be difficult to process and there may be many issues that they run into along the way. Addiction is a disease and it's important that someone gets all the help that they need to treat this disease.
Posted: Apr 26, 2023What Is Palliative Medicine?
Palliative medicine is designed to improve the quality of life for those suffering from a severe illness while supporting their caregivers. Our providers at the Compassionate Specialty Clinic in Greenbelt, MD, empower their patients with individualized goals and treatment plans.
Posted: Mar 29, 2023FAQs About Medical Marijuana Certification
Acute and chronic pain is difficult to deal with. Over-the-counter pain medication may not give you the relief you need. Prescription anti-inflammatories can take a long time to work. Opiate medication can lead to addiction. Fortunately, you now have another choice-medical marijuana. Your doctor can tell you more.
Posted: Mar 23, 2023Understanding Addiction Disorders
An addiction disorder is a chronic and complex brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite the harmful consequences. It's often associated with physical dependence and drug tolerance, as behavioral and psychological changes.
Posted: Jan 22, 2023Understanding Psychiatric Rehabilitation
The Mental Healthcare Organization defines psychiatric rehabilitation as the process of rehabilitating an individual in society by providing them with the tools to regulate and work on activities of daily living after experiencing mental illness.
Posted: Jan 10, 2023Seeking Mental Health Care: FAQs
Mental illness affects people all over the country, no matter their age. It's incredibly important that everyone understands the importance of mental health care and what that may look like.