Signs and Symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder
If you’ve recently experienced a traumatic event and are finding it hard to feel like yourself again, you may also wonder whether your symptoms are
Understanding Clinical Depression
Columbia Mental Health is dedicated to supporting your mental health. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, we encourage you to reach out for immediate support
Debunking Myths About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is an often misunderstood mental health diagnosis. While it affects roughly 2.8 million people in the U.S., according to the Treatment Advocacy Center, myths
Can Marijuana Use Negatively Impact Mental Health?
Conversations about marijuana often focus on legalization or lifestyle, but one of the most important questions remains: does it negatively affect mental health? The evidence
What Causes Hoarding?
It generally starts small—keeping items for sentimental reasons, letting clutter pile up, or avoiding cleaning out storage. But when saving things becomes overwhelming and begins
A Provider’s View on Geriatric Mental Health: Interview with Laura Lambert, LCSW-C
Laura Lambert, LCSW-C, is a clinical social worker and the Clinic Director at Columbia Mental Health’s Bowie, MD office. With more than 15 years of