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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re thinking about finding a psychiatrist, you’re likely experiencing some type of emotional or mental stress. Your first question might be, “What do psychiatrists…
Moving forward after a highly distressing event or experience is tough. The lingering impact of trauma can mean difficulty concentrating at work, having a hard…
Chances are, you’ve heard the term “mindfulness.” You may have seen it mentioned on a social media post or as a suggestion to help reduce…
When you’re caught in a cycle of distressing thoughts, it can feel like your mind is playing a broken record that won’t stop. If you’ve…
Sandra N. Crespo, LICSW, is Clinic Director at Columbia Mental Health’s North Bethesda location. As a licensed clinical social worker, professor, and neurodivergent leader, she…