Revere Health Blog

In the era of digital connectivity, social media plays an important role in our everyday lives. How we communicate, engage, and exchange information has radically changed. While social networking sites allow users to access a wealth of knowledge and stay in touch with friends and family, there is rising concern about how they may impact mental health. Therefore, developing strategies to promote digital well-being and comprehending the risks of social media are crucial competencies for behavioral health counselors.   How social media affects mental health? ·     The detrimental effects of social media on people's self-esteem and physical image are among its main side effects. Other people's pictures, carefully selected and posted on social media sites like Instagram and Facebook, present an idealized and unrealistic portrayal of reality. Continual exposure to these images can cause feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and body dissatisfaction among susceptib...

The extreme and sudden shifts in mood that characterize bipolar disorder are likely nothing new to you by now. Suicide is a real possibility if you don’t get help for your mood swings, and they can also strain your relationships and professional life. On a positive note, bipolar disorder is manageable by a Behavioral Health Specialist. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) effectively complements mood stabilization and recovery medication. A Functional Analysis of CBT for Bipolar Disorder The question of what triggers manic and depressive episodes in those with bipolar disorder remains unanswered. A study published in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice in January 2015 found that thinking patterns can affect the severity of mood swings in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers found that “descent behaviors” (such as withdrawing from friends) are associated with having excessively negative thoughts. In contrast, “ascent behaviors” (such as risk-taking) are assoc...